1. State four differences between debenture stock and unsecured loan stock.
Debenture Stock |
Unsecured Loan Stock |
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1. |
It refers to a contract between a company and loan provider, which specifies interest rate and sum of money to be refunded at the specified date. |
Unsecured loan stock refers to a loan provided to company without collateral. |
2. |
In case of liquidation, debenture stock is paid after all debts. |
In case of of liquidation of company, unsecured loan stock does not have claim on assets of the company. |
3. |
Debenture stock is almost operated like preferred stock. |
Unsecured loan stock is not treated as preferred sock. |
4. |
In case of default in refund of money, holders may appoint a receiver to seize and realize money from assets of the company. |
But such facility is not available to the unsecured loan stock holders. |
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