DEBT CONTINUED, WITH MODIFIED TERMS:
WHEN TOTAL CASH PAYMENTS ARE
LESS THAN THE BOOK VALUE OF THE DEBT
Illustration – Brillard Properties owes First Prudent Bank $30
million, under a 10% note with 2 years remaining to maturity.
Due to financial difficulties of the developer, the previous year’s
interest ($3 million) was not paid. First Prudent Bank agrees to:
(1) forgive the interest accrued from last year,
(2) reduce the remaining two interest payments to $2 million
each,
(3) reduce the principal to $25 million.
Analysis:
Book value: $30 million + 3 million = $33 million
Future payments: ($2 million x 2) + $25 million = 29 million
Gain $ 4 million
($ in millions)
T14-22