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What are the uses of securities premium?

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Securities premium can be used for these activities:

1. Issuing fully paid up bonus shares to existing shareholders.

2. Writing off expense of issue of shares and debentures, such as discount given on issue of shares.

3. Writing off preliminary expenses

4. Buying back shares

5. For paying premium payable on redemption of debentures.


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