3. a.
b.
4. a.
b.
/ × = shares
c.
5.
Gain or loss calculated:
Carrying value:
No gain or loss occurs in a bond conversion because the issued stock is re-
320,000
standing and increase the amount of stockholders’ equity. The result would have
the effect of reducing the key ratios of earnings per share and return on equity.
Also, the current shareholders’ share of the business would be diluted or reduced.
ment 4) than selling them back to the company at the call price. The bondholders
A disadvantage of this approach is that it would increase the number of shares out-
$8,000,000
shares
Decrease in liabilities:
Numbers of shares of common stock computed:
$1,000
then have the option of keeping or selling the stock in the general market.
better off electing to convert the bonds into common stock (the result in require-
The company can improve its debt to equity ratio without using cash by calling the
stockholders’ equity.
Bonds payable and its accompanying unamortized discount will be reduced in
corded at the carrying value of the bonds that are converted.
P2. Bond Basics—Straight-Line Method, Retirement and Conversion (Concluded)
Effects of liabilities and stockholders’ equity shown:
the liabilities. Common stock and additional paid-in capital will be increased in
Cash to retire bonds:
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