alleryStart learning →Which can absorb the premium paid on a buy-back?
ACapital redemption reserve
BEquity share capital account
CFree reserves or securities premium
DUnpaid calls on other shares
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. Free reserves or securities premium
Premium is charged against the sources permitted for buy-back, namely free reserves and the securities premium account.
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