WAEC Commerce 2004 Question 49

Question 49

Business Units

Which of the following interest holders are settled first in case of a company's liquidation?

  1. A.board of directors
  2. B.debenture holders
  3. C.ordinary shareholders
  4. D.preference shareholders
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (debenture holders)

Explanation

Debenture holders are creditors and are paid before any shareholders.