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Question
Explain the following term/concept.
Debenture Trust Deed.
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Solution
- A corporation must designate one or more Debenture Trustees if it plans to publish a prospectus or invite more than 500 people to buy its debentures. The interests of debentureholders are safeguarded by debenture trustees. They must be appointed by the business by signing a contract with them. This type of agreement is known as a Debenture Trust Deed. Terms and conditions agreed upon in writing between the firm and trustees are included in this trust deed. The function of debenture trustees is stated.
- Debenture Trust Deed also defines the rights of debentureholders and duties and powers of debenture trustees. The members of the company, as well as debentureholders can inspect the trust deed and get a copy of the trust deed by paying specific fees.
RELATED QUESTIONS
The contract between company and Debenture trustees of companies is called as _____________.
Match the pairs.
| Group 'A |
Group 'B' |
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a) Debenture Trustees |
1) Power to issue debentures |
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b) Debenture holders |
2) Protects interest of shareholders |
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c) Charge on assets |
3) Secured debentures |
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d) Board of Directors |
4) NCLT |
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e) Debenture certificate |
5) No voting rights |
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6) Unsecured debentures |
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7) Protects interest of debenture holders |
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8) Voting rights |
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9) Proof of ownership of shares |
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10) Issued within 6 months of allotment of debentures |
Write a word or a term or a phrase which can substitute the following
statement.
Institution which redresses grievances of debenture holders.
Complete the sentence.
A legal instrument conveying the assets of a company to the Debenture trustees is called _______________.
Complete the sentence.
To protect the interest of Debenture holders, a company appoints ______.
Complete the sentence.
A company which issues prospectus or invites more than 500 persons to subscribe for its debentures, has to appoint _______________.
Answer in one sentence:
Who has the authority to create charge on assets of a company?
Correct the underlined word and rewrite the following sentence:
The details of debentureholders are entered in the Register of Members.
Correct the underlined word and rewrite the following sentence:
Secured debentures must be redeemed within 15 years from the date of its issue.
Explain the following term/concept.
Debenture Certificate
Explain the following term/concept.
Charge on assets.
Study the following case/situation and express your opinion.
| Rose limited company proposes to issue debentures to the public to raise funds. After discussions, the board of directors has decided to issue secured, redeemable, non-convertible debentures with a tenure of ten years. Please advise the board on the following matters: |
- Should the company appoint a debentures trustee?
- Should the company create a charge on its assets?
- Can the tenure of debentures be less than ten years?
Justify the following statement:
A company has to create charge on its assets for issuing secured debentures.
Justify the following statement:
Debenture trustees are appointed by a company issuing debentures.
Give one word or phrase for the following sentence:
What are debenture trustees?
