{"id":43082,"date":"2024-04-15T21:24:24","date_gmt":"2024-04-15T21:24:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/?p=43082"},"modified":"2024-04-15T21:24:24","modified_gmt":"2024-04-15T21:24:24","slug":"over-capitalisation-may-be-remedied-by","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/over-capitalisation-may-be-remedied-by\/","title":{"rendered":"Over capitalisation may be remedied by:"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\r\n    <!-- Check if it's an AMP page -->\r\n            <!-- Non-AMP version -->\r\n        <div class=\"mcq-container\" data-quiz-id=\"quizState_6a978b7f6be6a\">\r\n                                            <div class=\"option\" data-option-key=\"option1\" data-is-correct=\"true\">\r\n                    increasing the number of equity shares                <\/div>\r\n                                            <div class=\"option\" data-option-key=\"option2\" data-is-correct=\"false\">\r\n                    increasing the par value of shares                <\/div>\r\n                                            <div class=\"option\" data-option-key=\"option3\" data-is-correct=\"false\">\r\n                    issuing additional preference shares                <\/div>\r\n                                            <div class=\"option\" data-option-key=\"option4\" data-is-correct=\"false\">\r\n                    redemption of debentures                <\/div>\r\n                            \r\n            <!-- Feedback messages for non-AMP -->\r\n            <div class=\"feedback\" data-feedback=\"wrong\">Answer is Right!<\/div>\r\n            <div class=\"feedback\" data-feedback=\"right\">Answer is Wrong!<\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n        <script>\r\n        document.addEventListener('DOMContentLoaded', function () {\r\n            var containers = document.querySelectorAll('.mcq-container');\r\n\r\n            containers.forEach(function(container) {\r\n                var options = container.querySelectorAll('.option');\r\n                var feedbackSelect = container.querySelector('[data-feedback=\"select\"]');\r\n                var feedbackWrong = container.querySelector('[data-feedback=\"wrong\"]');\r\n                var feedbackRight = container.querySelector('[data-feedback=\"right\"]');\r\n\r\n                options.forEach(function(option) {\r\n                    option.addEventListener('click', function() {\r\n                        var selectedOption = option.getAttribute('data-option-key');\r\n                        var isCorrect = option.getAttribute('data-is-correct') === 'true';\r\n\r\n                        \/\/ Remove previous selections\r\n                        options.forEach(function(opt) {\r\n                            opt.classList.remove('correct', 'incorrect');\r\n                        });\r\n\r\n                        \/\/ Add the correct\/incorrect class\r\n                        if (isCorrect) {\r\n                            option.classList.add('correct');\r\n                            feedbackRight.hidden = false;\r\n                            feedbackWrong.hidden = true;\r\n                        } else {\r\n                            option.classList.add('incorrect');\r\n                            feedbackRight.hidden = true;\r\n                            feedbackWrong.hidden = false;\r\n                        }\r\n\r\n                        \/\/ Hide select feedback\r\n                        feedbackSelect.hidden = true;\r\n                    });\r\n                });\r\n            });\r\n        });\r\n        <\/script>\r\n    \r\n    <!--more--><\/p>\n<p>The correct answer is: A. increasing the number of equity shares.<\/p>\n<p>Overcapitalization is a situation where a company has too much equity capital relative to its assets and liabilities. This can happen when a company issues too many shares, or when the market value of its shares is too high. Overcapitalization can lead to a number of problems, including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A decrease in the return on equity for shareholders.<\/li>\n<li>Difficulty in raising additional capital.<\/li>\n<li>A decrease in the company&#8217;s creditworthiness.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>There are a number of ways to remedy overcapitalization, including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Repurchasing shares.<\/li>\n<li>Paying dividends.<\/li>\n<li>Issuing debt.<\/li>\n<li>Selling assets.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Increasing the number of equity shares is the most common way to remedy overcapitalization. This can be done by issuing new shares or by converting debt into equity. Increasing the <div class=\"telegram-channel-container\">\r\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/t.me\/pscnotes2025\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"telegram-channel-button\">\r\n            <span class=\"telegram-icon\">\r\n                <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 496 512\">\r\n                    <path fill=\"white\" d=\"M248,8C111,8,0,119,0,256s111,248,248,248s248-111,248-248S385,8,248,8z M362,177L320,367c-3,14-10,18-20,14l-56-41l-27,26 c-3,3-5,5-10,5l4-63L323,196c5-5-1-7-8-3l-98,62l-42-13c-9-3-10-9,2-14l162-63C351,160,365,164,362,177z\"\/>\r\n                <\/svg>\r\n            <\/span>\r\n            Join Our Telegram Channel\r\n        <\/a>\r\n    <\/div> number of shares dilutes the ownership of existing shareholders, but it also increases the company&#8217;s equity capital. 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