alleryStart learning →A drawback of issuing new equity is
Aa fixed interest burden
Bdilution of owners' control
Chigher default risk
Dcompulsory redemption
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. dilution of owners' control
New shareholders share in profits and voting rights, which dilutes existing owners.
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