Question

What are some of the possible consequences of financial distress? I) Bondholders, who face the prospect of getting only part of their money back, will likely want the company to take additional risks. II) Equity investors would like the company to cut its dividend payments to conserve cash. III) Equity investors would like the firm to shift toward riskier lines of business.

Answer 1

Answer:

III) Equity investors would like the firm to shift toward riskier lines of business.

Explanation:

Financial distress refers to the situation at which the organization not able to generate the profit as it is not able to meet or pay the financial debts. This occurs when the fixed cost is high, liquid assets leads to be sensitive in nature which results in downturns of an economic system

Hence, the third option is correct as the firm would shift to the riskier business lines