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(a) State three differences between: (i) shareholders and debenture holders. (ii) ...

(a) State three differences between:
(i) shareholders and debenture holders.
(ii) Ordinary shares and preference shares.
(b) Explain four reasons for winding up a public limited company.
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    Correct Answer: Option n
    Explanation:
    (i)Distinction between shares and debentures / ordinary shareholders and preference shareholders
    Shareholders Debentures holders
    Holders are owners of a company Holders are creditors to a company
    shareholders are paid dividend Debenture holders are paid interest
    Holders have voting rights Holders have no voting rights
    Holders receive their dividend after claims of debenture holders have been paid Holders receive their claims
    share have no fixed rate of dividend Holders received fixed rates of interest
    Ordinary shares Preference shares
    Holders receive fluctuating rate of dividend Holders receive fixed rate of dividend
    Dividends are paid only if profits are made Dividends are paid whether or not profits are made
    Receive dividends after preference shareholders are paid First to receive dividend
    Ordinary shares have voting rights preference shares have restricted voting rights
    ordinary shares are not redeemable preference shares are redeemable



    (b) Reasons for winding up a company:
    (i) If the company passes a resolution to wind up.
    (ii) If the company fails to commence business within a year after its incorporation.
    (iii) If the number of shareholders falls below the statutory level.
    (iv) If the company is insolvent.
    (v) If the creditors decide to apply for dissolution.
    (vi) Continuous disagreement between the directors over the management of the company.
    (vii) A company can be wound up by the order of a court.
    (viii) If the company's objective becomes illegal.
    (ix) If the company cannot meet up with the capital requirement for the line of business.

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