alleryStart learning →Which issue out of reserves is not barred by the cash-only dividend rule?
AZero coupon bonds
BConvertible debentures
CFully paid bonus shares
DDeep discount bonds
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. Fully paid bonus shares
A proviso to Section 123(5) says capitalising profits or reserves to issue fully paid bonus shares is not prohibited.
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