Question : XYZ Ltd took over business of ABC Ltd. and paid for it by issue of 60,000, Equity Shares of Rs. 100 each at a par along with 6% Preference Shares of Rs. 1,00,00,000 at a premium of 5% and a cheque of Rs. 8,00,000.
Option 1: Rs. 1,68,00,000
Option 2: Rs. 1,73,00,000
Option 3: Rs. 1,40,00,000
Option 4: Rs. 1,60,00,000
Correct Answer: Rs. 1,73,00,000
Solution : Answer = Rs. 1,73,00,000
Amount of Purchase Consideration will be
Equity share capital = 60,00,000
(60,000 shares @ 100 each)
6% preference
Share Capital = 1,00,00,000 + 5,00,000
= 105,00,000
Bank = 8,00,000
Total Purchase = 1,73,00,000 Hence, the correct option is 2.
Question : Case Study: XYZ Ltd. - Raising Finance for Expansion
XYZ Ltd. is a growing company that manufactures electronic gadgets. The company has been successful in the market and is planning to expand its operations. To finance this expansion, XYZ Ltd. is considering various sources of business finance.
Questions : Equity Shares and Preference Shares
If XYZ Ltd. issues cumulative preference shares, it means that:
Option 1: The shares cannot be redeemed
Option 2: Dividends on these shares must be paid before any arrears
Option 3: These shares cannot be traded in the stock market
Option 4: The company is required to pay dividends at a fixed rate
Question : On 1st April, 2018 X Ltd. issued 20,000, 10% Debentures of Rs.100 each at a discount of 5% redeemable at a premium of 4% after 5 years. It decided to write off loss on issue of debentures in the year ended 31st March, 2019. It has the following balances : Capital Reserve Rs.1,00,000 and Securities Premium Reserve Rs.50,000.
Question:- At the time of writing off loss on issue of debentures, securities premium reserve account will be __________.
Option 1: Credited by Rs. 50,000
Option 2: Debited by Rs. 50,000
Option 3: Debited by Rs. 1,80,000
Option 4: Credited by Rs. 1,80,000
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