Question : Case Study: XYZ Ltd. - Raising Finance for Expansion
XYZ Ltd. is a growing company that manufactures electronic gadgets. The company has been successful in the market and is planning to expand its operations. To finance this expansion, XYZ Ltd. is considering various sources of business finance.
Questions : Different Sources of Business Finance
XYZ Ltd. is considering borrowing funds by issuing long-term debt securities. What are these securities called?
Option 1: Equity shares
Option 2: Preference shares
Option 3: Debentures
Option 4: ADRs
Correct Answer: Debentures
Solution : The correct answer is (c) Debentures
Debentures are long-term debt instruments issued by companies to raise funds from the public or institutional investors. Holders of debentures are creditors of the company and are promised a fixed rate of interest and repayment of the principal amount at maturity. Unlike equity shares, debenture holders do not have ownership rights in the company.
