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Question
State to whether the following statement is True/False.
The debenture holder is owner of the company.
Options
True
False
Solution
False
Explanation: Debenture-holders are the creditors of a company. They get interest at a fixed rate, irrespective of whether the company makes profit or not. Unlike shareholders, they are not the owners of the company.
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