Corporate Finance: Equity vs. Debt Financing
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What does the nominal value of shares represent in a limited company?

  • An imaginary value that reflects shareholder ownership (correct)
  • The actual market value of the company
  • The dividend payout per share
  • The total amount invested by all shareholders

    • Under what circumstances can rights attached to a class of shares be varied?

  • When a majority of board members agree
  • According to provisions in the company’s articles or with class shareholder consent (correct)
  • With the approval of all company shareholders
  • Only if the company's profits increase significantly

    • Which statement about the director's duty regarding issuing new shares at nominal value is correct?

  • Nominal value can be used to issue shares only in the initial phase of the company's operation.
  • Directors must consult all shareholders before issuing any new shares.
  • Issuing new shares at nominal value can breach the director's duty of care if market values have increased. (correct)
  • Directors can always issue new shares at nominal value regardless of market value.

    • What is the distinction between allotment and issue of shares?

    <p>Allotment grants the right to be listed in the register, while issue signifies the actual registration.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following classes of shares does NOT typically carry voting rights?

    <p>Preference A shares</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the example provided, what is the maximum proportion of new shares that the first shareholder can acquire if the company issues 10 new shares?

    <p>3 new shares</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following conditions would NOT typically allow a shareholder to have pre-emption rights?

    <p>Issuing new shares on market rate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a disadvantage of equity financing for existing owners?

    <p>Dilution of ownership</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which class of shares is characterized by the right to convert to other shares or debentures?

    <p>Convertible shares</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what situation are deferred shares beneficial to shareholders?

    <p>During company liquidation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic feature of redeemable shares?

    <p>The company can buy them back at a later stage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following types of shares does NOT carry voting rights?

    <p>Preference shares</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do cumulative shares impact dividends if they are not paid in previous years?

    <p>They become a debt in subsequent years</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a significant feature of treasury shares when a company buys back shares?

    <p>They remain registered under the company's name</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of shares provides additional voting rights, such as multiple votes for one share?

    <p>Weight voting shares</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Equity financing means obtaining funds through borrowing from lenders.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Preference shares carry voting rights equivalent to ordinary shares.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Cumulative shares ensure unpaid dividends become a liability in subsequent years.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If a company issues preference shares, shareholders are guaranteed dividends regardless of the company's profit status.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Ordinary shares allow shareholders to vote on company matters and receive dividends.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Bearer shares do not require the owner's name to be registered in the company records.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Deadlock shares are specifically designed to give shareholders the right to convert to other classes of shares.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Treasury shares are shares that are bought back by the company and are held for potential future issuance.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Nominal value of shares must always be set at 1 penny in a limited company.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If one shareholder holds 30% of the shares, they can acquire 4 new shares when 10 new shares are issued.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Class shares in a company are groups of shares that must share identical rights and characteristics.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Directors can issue new shares at nominal value even if this may breach their duty of care to the company.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Pre-emption rights do not apply to preference shares in a company.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A variation of rights attached to Class A shares can be made by a simple majority of Class A shareholders.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A company can create any class of shares as long as it is documented in the articles of association.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Corporate Finance - Equity Financing vs. Debt Financing

    • Companies finance activities through profits, new shares (equity financing), or loans (debt financing).

    • Equity financing involves issuing new shares to existing or new investors. Public companies do this on the stock market, private companies don't.

    • Debt financing involves borrowing from lenders.

    • Equity vs. Debt:

      • New investors often bring expertise.
      • Equity investors dilute existing owners' ownership and potentially voting rights.
      • Debt requires repayment regardless of company performance.
      • Debt is usually more expensive (principal plus interest).

    Shares

    • Shares are personal property (moveable).
    • They grant ownership of the company.
    • Shareholders receive dividends (if declared).
    • Shareholders have voting rights (unless otherwise stated in company articles).
    • Shareholders have limited rights in insolvency.
    • Rights are defined in the company's articles of association.

    Classes of Shares

    • Common/Ordinary shares:
      • Full voting rights.
      • Dividends only if declared by the board, and only when the company is profitable.
    • Preference shares:
      • No voting rights.
      • Dividends typically fixed, paid regardless of profits, but dependent upon board decision.
      • Return of capital in case of liquidation
      • Can't require company share buyback.
      • Cannot be converted to other classes of shares
    • Redeemable shares:
      • Potential voting rights (dependent on company articles).
      • Dividend rights.
      • Return of capital in winding up.
      • Right to force the company to buy back the share.
    • Convertible shares:
      • Can be converted into other shares or debentures.
    • Cumulative shares:
      • Unpaid dividends accumulate over time.
    • Deferred shares:
      • Receive dividends/payment only after all other shareholders have received their dividends, usually relevant to companies in liquidation.
    • Deadlock shares:
      • Designed to facilitate resolution in situations with shareholder disputes.
    • Non-voting shares:
      • Don't grant voting rights.
    • Weight voting shares:
      • Grant differing voting rights based on the number of shares held.
    • Bearer shares:
      • Ownership is not registered.
    • Treasury shares:
      • Shares repurchased by the company.
    • Bonus shares: Shares issued as a dividend of profits.
    • Nominal value
      • All limited companies with share capital must have a fixed nominal value per share.
      • Imaginary value for owners' stake.
      • Commonly 1p, but can be another amount.
      • Market value shows the true worth.

    Nominal Value Issues

    • While nominal value is used initially when shares are issued, the market value changes over time; therefore, directors who issue shares solely based on nominal value, may be in breach of their duties.

    Class Share Rights Variation

    • Class share rights can only be varied in accordance with conditions in the company's articles, or with consent from the holders of shares in that class.
    • If no provisions exist, consent from the entire class is required.
      • Example: Tech Innovators Ltd. has provisions outlining the necessary consent procedures required for varying rights in a particular class of shares.

    Allotment and Issue

    • Allotment is the right to be added to the register of members.
    • Issue is the act of adding a member to the register.

    Pre-emption Rights

    • Existing shareholders have the right to subscribe to new shares proportional to their existing holdings.
    • These rights do not apply to new preference shares, some bonus shares, or special employee schemes.

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    Explore the key differences between equity financing and debt financing in corporate finance. This quiz covers essential aspects like ownership, investor rights, and repayment obligations. Test your understanding of how companies fund their activities through various financial strategies.

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