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What does the abbreviation plc stand for in the context of HSBC Holdings and Virgin Holdings?
What does the abbreviation plc stand for in the context of HSBC Holdings and Virgin Holdings?
- Private Limited Corporation
- Public Limited Company (correct)
- Profitable Limited Company
- Pension and Liability Corporation
Which stock exchanges is HSBC Holdings listed on, based on the provided text?
Which stock exchanges is HSBC Holdings listed on, based on the provided text?
- New York Stock Exchange, Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing, Bermuda Stock Exchange
- London Stock Exchange, Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing, Bermuda Stock Exchange (correct)
- London Stock Exchange, New York Stock Exchange, Paris Stock Exchange
- Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing, Paris Stock Exchange, Bermuda Stock Exchange
What is the significance of shareholders having limited liability in a company?
What is the significance of shareholders having limited liability in a company?
- Shareholders are only responsible for debts up to the amount they initially subscribed. (correct)
- Shareholders have unlimited liability regardless of their initial investment.
- Shareholders can never be called upon to pay any company debts.
- Shareholders are responsible for all company debts.
How much would an initial shareholder pay for 20 fully paid ordinary £1 shares in a UK company?
How much would an initial shareholder pay for 20 fully paid ordinary £1 shares in a UK company?
In what scenario can a shareholder be required to pay the remaining balance on partly paid shares in a company?
In what scenario can a shareholder be required to pay the remaining balance on partly paid shares in a company?
How does limited liability affect a shareholder's responsibility in case of a company's bankruptcy?
How does limited liability affect a shareholder's responsibility in case of a company's bankruptcy?
What documents are required to be lodged when forming a company in the UK?
What documents are required to be lodged when forming a company in the UK?
In the US, what needs to be lodged with the relevant Secretary of State office when forming a company?
In the US, what needs to be lodged with the relevant Secretary of State office when forming a company?
How can you distinguish between a public and a private company based on their naming in the UK?
How can you distinguish between a public and a private company based on their naming in the UK?
What distinguishes public companies from private companies in terms of share issuance?
What distinguishes public companies from private companies in terms of share issuance?
Can a company be both a public limited company (plc) and listed on a stock exchange?
Can a company be both a public limited company (plc) and listed on a stock exchange?
Which type of document confirms the intent to form a company in the UK?
Which type of document confirms the intent to form a company in the UK?
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