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 is the benefit of using retained earnings as a source of business finance?
Option 1: No dilution of ownership
Option 2: Higher interest payments
Option 3: Guaranteed fixed dividends
Option 4: Immediate infusion of funds
Correct Answer: No dilution of ownership
Solution : The correct answer is (a) No dilution of ownership
Retained earnings refer to the portion of a company's profits that are retained and reinvested in the business rather than distributed to shareholders as dividends. By utilizing retained earnings, a company can avoid dilution of ownership because it does not have to issue additional shares to raise funds. This allows the existing shareholders to maintain their ownership stakes in the company without the need for external financing or bringing in new shareholders.
Which source of business finance involves raising funds by issuing ownership shares?
Option 1: Debentures
Option 2: Retained earnings
Option 3: Equity shares
Option 4: GDRs
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