Preferred stock is often cailed a hybrid security because it has some characteristics that are typical of debt and others that are typicai of equity. The following table lists several characteristics of preferred stock. Determine which of these characteristics are consistent with debt securities and which are consistent with common stock. Merry Melon Fruit Company is required to repurchase and retire 5% of its preferred stock each year. Which type of provision does Merry Melon have in its preferred stock agreements? A participating provision A call provision A sinking fund provision.