In a merger, cash may be paid to transferor shareholders only for what?
AFractional shares
BUnpaid call money
CPreference dues
DDeclared dividends
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Fractional shares
Merger status requires payment wholly in equity shares, with cash allowed solely to settle fractions of a share.
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