Question

Distinguish between equity share and debenture in detail with examples

Answer 1

Answer:

The holder of shares is known as a shareholder while the holder of debentures is known as debenture holder. Share is the capital of the company, but Debenture is the debt of the company. The shares represent ownership of the shareholders in the company.

Equity shares capital is not to be returned back except in the case of liquidation. The amount of debentures is paid back to debenture-holders after a fixed time. Shareholders have a right to participate in the affairs of the company. Debenture holders get payment in priority as compared to all the creditors.

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