Chapter 12: Long Term External Finance
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In order for firms issuing convertible notes to claim tax deductions on interest payments, which of the following conditions must be met
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The interest rate is fixed
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Total funds raised from the issue of convertible notes must not exceed $500 million
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Conversion must take place two and ten years from the date of issue without exception
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Issuers decide when to convert notes to ordinary shares
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Explore key concepts of long-term external finance in this quiz. Topics include tax implications of convertible notes, characteristics of hybrid securities, leasing benefits, corporate bonds, and shareholder priorities. Ideal for learners aiming to understand complex financial instruments and their market implications.
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Hybrid securities are equity securities which act like debt
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True
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False
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A. FalseExplanation
Hybrid securities are financial instruments that combine characteristics of both equity and debt. They typically have features of both stocks and bonds, allowing investors to benefit from potential capital appreciation while also receiving regular income payments. Therefore, the statement that hybrid securities act like debt is incorrect. Instead, they possess characteristics of both equity and debt securities.Rate this question:
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Which of the following is not a potential benefit of leasing
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Taxation benefits
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Increased turnover
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Speed in acquisition of assets
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Avoidance of obsolescence
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A. Increased turnoverExplanation
Increased turnover is not a potential benefit of leasing because leasing does not directly contribute to increasing sales or revenue. Leasing primarily provides benefits such as taxation advantages, faster acquisition of assets, and avoiding obsolescence. However, increased turnover refers to the ability to generate more sales and is not directly related to leasing.Rate this question:
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Which of the following statements is false
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Corporate bonds always pay semi annual coupons
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The face value on corporate bonds is repaid when the bonds mature
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Corporate bonds are debt instruments
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The issuer of corporate bonds receives the face value of the bonds at issue
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A. Corporate bonds always pay semi annual couponsExplanation
Corporate bonds do not always pay semi-annual coupons. While it is common for corporate bonds to have semi-annual coupon payments, it is not a requirement. Some corporate bonds may have quarterly, annual, or even irregular coupon payments. Therefore, the statement that "Corporate bonds always pay semi-annual coupons" is false.Rate this question:
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A person who applies for and buys shares issued under a prospectus and sells them on the first day of trade on the market for a profit is a
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Bear
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Bull
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stag
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Dead cat
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A. stagExplanation
A person who applies for and buys shares issued under a prospectus and sells them on the first day of trade on the market for a profit is referred to as a "stag". Stag is a term used in finance to describe an individual who participates in an initial public offering (IPO) by purchasing shares and then quickly selling them for a profit on the first day of trading. Stags aim to take advantage of the potential price increase that often occurs when a company goes public.Rate this question:
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Which of the following statements is true
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Subordinated debt ranks above ordinary shareholders in the event of liquidation
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Subordinated debt ranks above other similar classes of debt in the event that a firm is liquidated
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All of the above
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Unsubordinated debt takes a lower ranking than other debt of similar characteristics
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A. Subordinated debt ranks above ordinary shareholders in the event of liquidationExplanation
Subordinated debt ranks above ordinary shareholders in the event of liquidation because subordinated debt holders have a higher claim on the assets of the company compared to ordinary shareholders. In the event of liquidation, the company's assets are used to repay its debts, and subordinated debt holders are given priority over ordinary shareholders in receiving their share of the remaining assets. This means that subordinated debt holders are more likely to receive some form of repayment compared to ordinary shareholders, who are typically the last to receive any remaining assets after all other debts have been settled.Rate this question:
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An initial public offer (IPO) is the first issue of capital made to the public
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True
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False
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A. TrueExplanation
An initial public offering (IPO) refers to the process where a company offers its shares to the public for the first time. This allows the company to raise capital by selling a portion of its ownership to investors. Therefore, the statement "An initial public offer (IPO) is the first issue of capital made to the public" is true, as it accurately describes the purpose and nature of an IPO.Rate this question:
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Preference shares are best described as hybrid debt instruments
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True
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False
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A. FalseExplanation
Preference shares are not best described as hybrid debt instruments. They are a type of equity security that combines features of both common stock and bonds. While they do have characteristics of debt, such as a fixed dividend payment, they also represent ownership in the company and give shareholders certain voting rights. Therefore, preference shares are more accurately classified as a form of equity rather than debt.Rate this question:
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Eurobonds are debt securities that are issued
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Outside the domestic capital markets of the issuer in a currency that is the domestic currency of the place of issue
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Outside the domestic capital markets of the issuer in a currency that is neither the domestic currency of the issuer nor the domestic currency of the place of issue
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Outside the domestic capital markets of the issuer in a currency that is the domestic currency of the issuer
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Inside the domestic capital markets of the issuer in a currency that is neither the domestic currency of the issuer nor the domestic currency of the place of issue
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A. Outside the domestic capital markets of the issuer in a currency that is neither the domestic currency of the issuer nor the domestic currency of the place of issueExplanation
Eurobonds are debt securities that are issued outside the domestic capital markets of the issuer in a currency that is neither the domestic currency of the issuer nor the domestic currency of the place of issue. This means that Eurobonds are issued in a foreign currency and outside the country where the issuer is located. This allows issuers to access a larger pool of investors and diversify their funding sources. Additionally, issuing in a foreign currency can provide a hedge against currency risk for both the issuer and the investor.Rate this question:
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An option is an obligation to undertake a trade by a given date at a given price
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True
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False
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A. FalseExplanation
An option is a financial derivative that gives the holder the right, but not the obligation, to buy or sell an underlying asset at a predetermined price within a specified time period. It is not an obligation to undertake a trade, but rather a choice that the holder can exercise if it is advantageous. Therefore, the statement that an option is an obligation to undertake a trade is false.Rate this question:
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