As well as ordinary shares, Aviva has two different types of preference shares, 8 3β4% and 8 3β8%. The shares have a nominal value of Β£1. The fixed dividend is cumulative in nature, ie if the fixed dividend is not paid in one year, it accrues and is payable as a debt to the shareholder until the dividend is brought up to date. The shares cannot be redeemed without approval by shareholders at an Extraordinary General Meeting.