Question
Write any three points of difference between equity shares and debentures.

Answer

Difference between Debenture and share.
 
Basis
Debenture
Share
1
Ownership
Debenture means debt taken by the company. Therefore, a debentureholder is a lender.
Share means capital. Hence, a shereholder is the Owner.
2
Return.
Debentureholder gets interest at the stated rate whether the company earns profit or not.
A shareholder gets dividend on investment.
3
Repayment.
Debenture are issued for a specified period. Hence, the amount of debentures is repaid on the due date.
Normally, the amount of share is not repaid during the lifetime of the company. However, preference share have a specified life and are redeemed on due date.
4
Issue at Discount.
Debenture can be issued at discount.
Share cannot be issued at discount except Sweat Equity shares.
5
Security.
Debentures may or may not be secured by a change on the assets of the company.
Share are not secured.

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