Question : Which of the following statements is false?
Option 1: Debenture is debt of the company. Therefore, a debenture holder is a lender.
Option 2: Debenture holder gets interest at the stated rate whether the company earns profit or not.
Option 3: Debentures cannot be issued at discount.
Option 4: Debentures can be converted into shares.
Correct Answer: Debentures cannot be issued at discount.
Solution : Answer = Debentures cannot be issued at a discount.
In reality, debentures can be issued at a discount under certain circumstances, such as when market conditions require it or as part of a financial restructuring plan. This allows companies to raise funds at lower effective interest rates. Hence, the correct option is 3.
Question : As per Section 53 of the Companies Act, 2013, the issue of shares at a discount shall be void, except in case of -
Option 1: A company may issue share at a discount to its creditors when its debt converted into shares in pursuance of any statutory resolution plan or debt restructuring scheme.
Option 2: A company may issue share at a discount to its creditors when its debt converted into shares in pursuance of any statutory resolution plan or merger scheme.
Option 3: A company may issue share at a discount to its debtors when its debt converted into shares in pursuance of any statutory resolution plan or debt restructuring scheme.
Option 4: None of the Above
Question : What is true regarding debentures issued as collateral security?
Option 1: A debenture issue that is made by a company and given to a lender as secondary security is referred to as debenture issued as collateral security.
Option 2: A debenture issue that is made by a company and given to a lender as primary security is referred to as debenture issued as collateral security.
Option 3: A debenture issue that is made by a company and given to a lender as main security is referred to as debenture issued as collateral security.
Option 4: Both 2 and 3
Question : Which of the following statements is not true?
Option 1: Interest on debentures is a charge against a profit of the company and is payable whether the company earns a profit or incurs a loss.
Option 2: Interest on debentures is calculated at a fixed rate of interest on the nominal (face) value.
Option 3: Interest is payable on debentures issued as collateral security.
Option 4: Balance in Debentures' Interest Account is transferred to Statement of Profit and Loss (Finance Cost) at the end of the year.
Option 1: Coupon rate is a specified interest rate payable on debenture.
Option 2: Zero Coupon Bonds are issued with a specified interest rate.
Option 3: Deep Discount Bonds are issued at a price substantially below the maturity value.
Option 4: In India, debentures issued by Companies have necessarily to be secured.
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