Q.Equity shareholders are the ________ of a company.

Equity shareholders are the owners of a company, option (d).

Equity shares represent the ownership capital of a company. Equity shareholders bear the ultimate risk of the business — they are paid dividends only after all other claims are met, and their capital is repaid last on winding up. In return they enjoy voting rights and control over the company's affairs. Because they contribute the risk capital and control management, equity shareholders are regarded as the **rea …

The answer is option (d) Owners; equity shareholders are the true owners (proprietors) of a joint stock company.

Equity shares represent the ownership capital of a company. The people who hold these shares:

• Contribute the permanent risk capital of the company.
• Enjoy voting rights and therefore control the management by electing directors.
• Receive dividend only after creditors, debenture-holders and preference shareholders are paid, and get the residue of assets on winding up. …