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Which of the following best describes the fundamental difference in cash flow rights between debt and equity holders?
Which of the following best describes the fundamental difference in cash flow rights between debt and equity holders?
- Debt holders have priority in repayment with predetermined payments, while equity holders have a residual claim with potentially variable dividends. (correct)
- Equity holders always receive higher payments than debt holders due to their ownership stake.
- Debt holders have a perpetual claim on the corporation's assets, while equity holders' claims are limited to a certain period.
- Equity holders receive predetermined payments, while debt holders have a residual claim on the corporation's cash flow.
In the event of a corporation's liquidation, which of the following statements accurately reflects the control rights of debt and equity holders?
In the event of a corporation's liquidation, which of the following statements accurately reflects the control rights of debt and equity holders?
- Debt holders gain control over the company's assets to satisfy their priority in repayment, while equity holders have no control rights. (correct)
- Both debt and equity holders share control over the firm's assets equally during liquidation.
- Control rights are determined by the board of directors, regardless of debt or equity holdings.
- Equity holders maintain complete control over the firm's assets, even during liquidation.
A company is considering issuing new securities to finance an expansion. They want to maintain maximum control over the firm's operations. Which type of security issuance would best align with this goal?
A company is considering issuing new securities to finance an expansion. They want to maintain maximum control over the firm's operations. Which type of security issuance would best align with this goal?
- Issuing new debt, as it does not dilute existing shareholder control. (correct)
- It does not matter - the company is always managed by the board of directors.
- Issuing new equity, as it provides additional capital and strengthens shareholder control.
- Issuing a mix of both debt and equity to balance control and financing needs.
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of debt financing?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of debt financing?
What is the primary right of a stockholder that distinguishes them from a debtholder?
What is the primary right of a stockholder that distinguishes them from a debtholder?
A company is performing well and has significant profits. How does this typically affect the payments to debtholders and shareholders?
A company is performing well and has significant profits. How does this typically affect the payments to debtholders and shareholders?
A company is struggling financially and may not be able to meet all of its obligations. Which group has priority in receiving payments from the company's available cash flow?
A company is struggling financially and may not be able to meet all of its obligations. Which group has priority in receiving payments from the company's available cash flow?
Why might investors demand a higher rate of return on equity compared to debt from the same company?
Why might investors demand a higher rate of return on equity compared to debt from the same company?
How does the concept of 'limited liability' primarily benefit shareholders of a corporation?
How does the concept of 'limited liability' primarily benefit shareholders of a corporation?
What is the significance of valuing both debt and equity securities in relation to a firm's total value?
What is the significance of valuing both debt and equity securities in relation to a firm's total value?
Flashcards
Equity
Equity
A financial contract granting perpetual ownership, voting rights, and the right to dividends or liquidation proceeds.
Debt
Debt
A financial contract entitling the lender to fixed cash payoffs from the corporation for a set period.
Cash Flow Rights
Cash Flow Rights
Debtholders are paid first with predetermined payments; shareholders receive residual cash flow and dividends.
Control Rights
Control Rights
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Value of Securities
Value of Securities
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Firm Value
Firm Value
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Study Notes
- Corporations issue claims on future cash flows to obtain current financing.
- These claims are either equity-like or debt-like securities.
Equity
- A financial contract entitling the stockholder to perpetual ownership of a corporation.
- Equity provides voting rights in shareholder meetings.
- Equity provides the right to receive dividends or a share of liquidation proceeds.
Debt
- A financial contract entitling the lender to receive fixed cash payoffs from the corporation for a certain period.
Differences Between Debt and Equity: Cash Flow Rights
- Debtholders have priority in repayment, with predetermined payments and maturity.
- Shareholders have a residual claim on the corporation’s cash flow.
- Shareholders can receive dividends after debtholders are paid.
- Shareholders have limited liability.
- Shareholder payoffs are not determined, and their claim is perpetual.
Differences Between Debt and Equity: Control Rights
- Debtholders generally have no control rights, unless the company is liquidated.
- Upon liquidation, debtholders gain control over the company’s assets to satisfy repayment priority.
- Shareholders have complete control over the firm, managed by the board of directors.
Value
- The value of equity or debt reflects investors’ evaluation of underlying cash flow claims.
- The value of debt and equity securities captures the total value of the firm.
- Payment to debtholders is fixed.
- Payment to shareholders varies.
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