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Preference shares have the characteristics of both equity shares and debentures.

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Preference shares have the characteristics of both equity shares and debentures.

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  • True

  • False

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Solution

True

Explanation:

Preference shares are a hybrid: they pay a fixed dividend (debenture-like), yet dividends are distributable only from profits, and they form part of share capital with preferential repayment on winding up; they generally do not carry voting rights.

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Chapter 10: Sources of Finance - EXERCISES [Page 183]

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Goyal Brothers Prakashan Commercial Studies [English] Class 10 ICSE
Chapter 10 Sources of Finance
EXERCISES | Q 44. | Page 183
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