When a Company Undertakes Risky Ventures,who Are Most Likely to Lose

question 7

Multiple Choice

When a company undertakes risky ventures,who are most likely to lose if the firm defaults?

• A) senior debt holders
• B) junior debt holders
• C) preferred stock holders (who get paid after the junior debt holders)
• D) stockholders
• E) It's impossible to know.

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