I have an email into Cemtrex IR to clarify... However, it appears the preferred shares being distributed in lieu of a cash distribution are being issued at $10.00 per share as opposed the current open market value of $5.50 +/-. Thus the apx. 50% haircut.
the $ dividends are based on the original purchase price of the preferred stock
the price at which the company first issued those shares to the investors
I think you are right ksuave.
It clearly states that the dividend is 10% of the purchase price. (see page 5 of prospectus):
"Dividends. Holders of the Series 1 Preferred will be entitled to receive cumulative cash dividends at the rate of 10% of the purchase price per year, payable semiannually on the last day of March and September in each year. Dividends may also be paid, at our option, in additional shares of Series 1 Preferred. Dividends will be entitled to be paid prior to any dividend to the holders of our common stock. See “Description of Capital Stock —Series 1 Preferred —Dividends.”