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
What are GDRs and ADRs, which XYZ Ltd. is exploring as potential sources of finance?
Option 1: Types of equity shares
Option 2: Debt securities issued to employees
Option 3: International financial reporting standards
Option 4: Instruments for raising funds in foreign markets
Correct Answer: Instruments for raising funds in foreign markets
Solution : The correct answer is (d) Instruments for raising funds in foreign markets
GDRs and ADRs are financial instruments that represent shares of a foreign company and are traded on international stock exchanges. They allow companies like XYZ Ltd. to raise funds from investors in foreign markets without directly listing their shares on those markets. GDRs are typically issued outside the United States, while ADRs are issued in the United States. Both GDRs and ADRs facilitate access to a broader base of international investors and provide a way to raise capital by issuing shares to investors in different parts of the world.