Since debt holders have first claim upon the assets of a company in the event of liquidation,they will always get their money back whereas shareholders may not.

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Debt holders have a higher claim on assets than shareholders in the event of liquidation, but this does not guarantee they will always get their money back. The recovery depends on the company's ability to pay its debts.

Since Debt Holders Have First Claim Upon the Assets of a Company