XYZ Ltd. has issued - 2,500,12% convertible debentures of 100 each redeemable after a period of five years. According to the terms & conditions…

CA Foundation · Accounting · RTP · September 2025
XYZ Ltd. has issued - 2,500,12% convertible debentures of 100 each redeemable after a period of five years. According to the terms & conditions of the issue, these debentures were redeemable at a premium of 5%. The debenture holders also had the option at the time of redemption to convert20% of their holdings into equity shares of 10 each at a price of 20 per share and balance in cash. Debenture holders amounting - 50,000 opted to get their debentures converted into equity shares as per terms of the issue. You are required to calculate the number of shares issued and cash paid for redemption of 50,000 debenture holders.

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Number of debentures Debenture holders opted for conversion (₹ 50,000 /100) 500 Option for conversion 20% Number of debentures to be converted (20% of500) 100 Redemption value of40debentures at a premium of5% [100x (₹ 100+5)] ₹ 10,500 Equity shares of 10each issued on conversion [₹ 10,500/20]525 shares Calculation of cash to be paid: Particulars ₹ Number of debentures 500 Less: number of debentures to be converted into equity shares (100) 400 Redemption value of400debentures (₹ 400 × ₹ 105) ie.42,000

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