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Tamil Nadu Board of Secondary EducationHSC Commerce Class 12

Difference Between Debentures and Shares

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CBSE: Class 12
CISCE: Class 12

Difference Between Debenture and Share

Basis Debenture Share
Ownership Debentureholder is a lender. Shareholder is part-owner of the company.
Capital vs Loan It is a loan taken by the company. It is a part of the company’s capital.
Return Debentureholder gets interest. Shareholder gets a dividend.
Interest/Dividend Rate Fixed rate of interest. Dividend is variable and depends on profits.
Redemption Compulsory repayment on maturity. Voluntary buy-back by the company.
Issue at Discount Can be issued at a discount. Cannot be issued at discount (except sweat equity).
Security Usually secured by company assets (less risk). Always unsecured (more risk).
Priority in Repayment Paid before share capital during liquidation. Paid after debentures during liquidation.
Convertibility Can be converted into shares (if convertible). Cannot be converted into debentures.
Purchase/Buy-back Company can repurchase from the market. Buy-back allowed with certain conditions.
Voting Rights No voting rights in company meetings. Shareholders have voting rights.
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