ABC Ltd had issued 20,000 debentures with FV of Rs.100
each, redeemable at 5% premium. Debenture holders have an option to convert 20% of redemption value of their holdings into equity shares having face value of 10 issued at a premium of 50%. If, 2500 debenture holder did not avail the conversion option, how many shares would the company have to issue?
A36,750Correct AnswerIncorrect Answer
B35,000Correct AnswerIncorrect Answer
C23,500Correct AnswerIncorrect Answer
D24,500Correct AnswerIncorrect Answer
E25,500Correct AnswerIncorrect Answer
Solution
Debentures converted = 20,000 – 2500 = 17,500 Conversion value = 17500 *105 *20% = 367,500 Value of each share = 10+5% premium = Rs.15 Total number of shares required to be issued = 367500/15 = 24,500 shares