Question

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Read the scenario below and answer the questions that follow
SHINING STAR BUS COMPANY (PTY) Ltd
Shining Star Bus Company (Pty) Ltd transport passengers to different provinces at a
reasonable price. The management of the company wants to convert the company into a
company that will allow them to sell shares to the public through the Johannesburg
Security Exchange(JSE).
1.6.1 Identify TWO forms of ownership that are represented by the scenario above
Motivate your answer by quoting from the scenario.​

Answer 1

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Step-by-step explanation:

1. Private Limited Company

A private limited company is an acknowledged legal entity whose shares are held privately by the founders. The shareholders are the owners. They are not allowed to trade their shares to the public through the security exchange. SHINING STAR BUS COMPANY (PTY) Ltd is currently a limited private company. Transfer of shares has to be between the existing shareholders, the bus company, and requires authorization. The shareholders have limited liability to the company's debts and are entitled to a share in the company profits.

2. Public Limited Company

A public limited company is recognized as a legal and separate entity from its owners. Unlike a private limited company, the shares of a public limited company are traded in the security exchange markets. It means ownership of a public company is open to the public. The management of SHINING STAR BUS COMPANY (PTY) Ltd wants to convert it to a public limited company. After the conversion, its shares will be traded at the Johannesburg Security Exchange(JSE).