Section 739: Perpetual debentures

Companies Act 2006 · 2006 c. 46View on legislation.gov.uk

Part 19: Debentures

A condition contained in debentures, or in a deed for securing debentures, is not invalid by reason only that the debentures are made—

irredeemable, or
redeemable only—
on the happening of a contingency (however remote), or
on the expiration of a period (however long),

any rule of equity to the contrary notwithstanding.

Subsection (1) applies to debentures whenever issued and to deeds whenever executed.

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