alleryStart learning →A disadvantage of debt financing for a firm is
Aa higher issue cost than equity
Bloss of voting rights
Ca legal duty to pay interest
Ddilution of earnings per share
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. a legal duty to pay interest
Interest and principal are contractual obligations whether or not the firm earns a profit.
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