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CHAPTER 21
1. Given a restructuring that is not under bank- er extent possible. Upon completion of the dis-
ruptcy law, the gain on restructuring is meas- tribution of assets, the business entity ceases
ured as the amount by which the book value of to exist.
the debt, including accrued interest, exceeds
3. If a creditor is fully secured, by definition no
the total of all restructured principal and interest
portion of their claim will become unsecured.
payments. If the total payments exceed the
However, if the value of the assets securing
book value, no gain is recognized. Note that the
their claim exceeds the amount of the claim,
present value of the payments received is not
such excess amounts will become available to
considered in the determination of the gain. For
unsecured creditors. The claims of partially se-
a restructuring that is under bankruptcy law, the
cured creditors exceed the value of the assets
gain is measured as the amount by which the
securing their claims. Therefore, the unsecured
book value of the debt, including accrued inter-
amounts are combined with the other existing
est, exceeds the fair value of the restructured
unsecured claims. Once the total of all unse-
consideration received. The value of the con-
cured claims is identified, those unsecured
sideration received is the net present value of
claims will proceed against the remaining as-
the restructured payments.
sets of the company in order of priority.
2. A corporate reorganization is a legal remedy
4. The statement of realization and liquidation
designed to restructure the debt and/or equity
serves several purposes. First, it provides a
of a troubled company so that the company
reporting of the activities of the trustee in liqui-
may continue to operate and ultimately become
dation and helps discharge the fiduciary
financially sound. The ultimate goal of a reor-
responsibility. The statement also documents
ganization is to provide a more attractive alter-
that available assets are being distributed
native than liquidation and allow the company
properly among the various creditors and in the
to continue its business purpose. A corporate
proper order of priority. A review of the state-
liquidation does not hold promise for a recovery
ment may also provide outstanding creditors
but rather is designed to facilitate a termination
with some sense of how much they may
of the business. Assets of the company are
receive in satisfaction of their claims.
converted into a distributable form and con-
veyed to creditors and shareholders to whatev-
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Ch. 21Exercises
EXERCISES
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been determined using Excel.
EXERCISE 21-1
(2) The economic cost of the two alternatives can best be assessed by comparing the net present
values associated with the consideration involved.
Net Present Values
Consideration Alternative 1 Alternative 2
Land................................................................................................ $350,000 $ 0
Payments........................................................................................ 208,264* 486,645**
$558,264 $486,645
*Net present value where: payment = $120,000, n = 2, i = 10%.
**Net present value where: payment = $135,000, n = 5, i = 12%.
Although Alternative 1 has the most positive effect on net income, the present value of the consid-
eration conveyed exceeds that of Alternative 2. This exercise illustrates that the most favorable ac-
counting alternative may not be the most favorable economic alternative. Which alternative best
enhances shareholder value?
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EXERCISE 21-2
In order to eliminate the deficit in retained earnings, the contributed capital in excess of par value would
be reduced to zero, and the par value of the common stock would have to be reduced by $500,000.
EXERCISE 21-3
(1) The impact on the ratios is directly related to how each of the actions taken by management im-
pacts the financial statements. The recognition of impairment losses will decrease long-lived as-
sets and decrease net income and corresponding shareholders equity. Future periods will base
depreciation/amortization on the long-lived assets on the lower impaired value, which will increase
future income. The restructuring of the long-term debt will result in a restructuring gain. However,
since the future cash payments are less than the carrying basis of the original debt, no interest ex-
pense will be recognized in future periods. The adjustment of the par value of common stock in or-
der to eliminate the deficit in retained earnings will have no impact on net income nor will it change
the total amount of shareholders equity. Given the above, it would appear that the current ratio
would be affected by the current portion of the restructured debt. Given the fact that the payments
are less than the carrying basis of the original debt, the current portion could very easily be less
and, therefore, the current ratio could increase. It is clear that the debt restructuring would leave
the company with less debt, which, absent any other information, would result in a decrease in the
debt-to-equity ratio. However, the net effect on income of the impairment loss and the gain on
restructuring will obviously have an impact on equity. Therefore, the debt-to-equity ratio must also
reflect any changes due to these transactions. The return on equity would be affected by the net
effect on income of the impairment loss and the restructuring gain. This net effect would obviously
impact net income and the balance in retained earnings. The adjustment of par would have no
effect on the return on equity because the total equity is not changed as a result of eliminating the
deficit.
(2) Net income in future periods would be affected by lower depreciation/amortization expense and no
interest expense on the new restructured debt.
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Ch. 21Exercises
EXERCISE 21-4
Outstanding Debt
A B C D
Total amount due .............................. $ 84,000 $ 520,000 $328,000 $350,000
Less amounts applied against debt:
Value of assets transferred ......... (80,000) (120,000) (48,339)
Value of stock transferred ........... (380,000)
Remaining debt ................................. $ 4,000 $ 20,000 $328,000
$301,661
Total of periodic payments to be
applied against remaining debt ...... $ $ $300,000 $320,000
Regarding Debt A: A gain on restructuring of $4,000 would be recognized because no other considera-
tion is being conveyed to satisfy the remaining debt. There would be no interest expense.
Regarding Debt B: A gain on restructuring of $20,000 would be recognized because no other consider-
ation is being conveyed to satisfy the remaining debt. There would be no interest expense.
Regarding Debt C: Because the total of the periodic payments is less than the remaining debt, there
would be a gain of restructuring in the amount of $28,000. Furthermore, because the periodic pay-
ments are less than the remaining debt, no interest expense would be recognized. All periodic pay-
ments are considered to be a reduction of the revised principal amount due of $300,000.
Regarding Debt D: Because the total of the periodic payments exceeds the remaining debt, there is no
gain on restructuring. The periodic payments totaling $320,000 therefore represent a payment of the
remaining principal amount due of $301,661 and total interest in the amount of $18,339. The interest
rate is that rate which discounts the five semiannual payments so that their present value is $301,661.
This semiannual rate is 2%, and the interest for the first six months is $6,033 (2% $301,661).
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Ch. 21Exercises
EXERCISE 21-5
Note A: The carrying value of the debt that is not forgiven is $1,972,737 ($2,100,000 $200,000 +
$72,737). If this debt is to be serviced over 60 months at an interest rate of 8%, the monthly pay-
ments are $40,000. The total of these payments is $2,400,000 ($40,000 60 months). The net
present value of these payments using a market rate of interest of 13% is $1,758,004.
Note B: Under the nonbankruptcy approach, a gain on restructuring results only if the sum of the
future payments is less than the carrying basis of the restructured debt. Under the bankruptcy ap-
proach, a gain is recognized to the extent that the fair value of the consideration received
($1,758,004) is less than the carrying basis of the restructured debt ($1,972,737).
Note C: Under the nonbankruptcy approach, the total interest expense is represented by the differ-
ence between the sum of the future payments ($2,400,000) and the carrying basis of the restruc-
tured debt ($1,972,737). In a bankruptcy approach, the total interest expense is represented by the
difference between the sum of the payments ($2,400,000) and the present value of the future pay-
ments using a market rate of interest ($1,758,004).
Nonbankruptcy Bankruptcy
(2) Approach Approach
Retained earnings deficit ................................................................. $ 500,000 $ 500,000
Gain on forgiveness and restructuring of debt ................................. (200,000) (414,733)*
Revised deficit.................................................................................. $ 300,000 $ 85,267
Present paid-in capital in excess of par value .................................. (80,000) (80,000)
Necessary reduction in par value of common stock ........................ $ 220,000 $ 5,267
*If the gain had been recorded directly as an increase in paid-in capital rather than as a component
of net income, the answer would remain the same.
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Ch. 21Exercises
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Ch. 21Exercises
EXERCISE 21-6
(1) Quarterly
Item Cash Outflows
Loan A restructuring:
$3,580,000 restructured at 10%, 8 years, and monthly
installments. The monthly payment is $50,000..................................... $150,000
Loan B restructuring:
No effect on cash outflows ................................................................... 0
Loan C restructuring:
Debt to be paid in installments is $1,787,500 ($2,000,000 +
$37,500 $250,000). Given n = 20 and i = 2.25%,
the payment is $111,973 ...................................................................... 111,973
Total quarterly cash outflows.. ..................................................................... $261,973
Note: This is the interest rate given a periodic payment of $50,000, the 96 monthly periods, and a
present value of $3,580,000.
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Ch. 21Exercises
EXERCISE 21-7
Liabilities
Unsecured
Fully Partially With Without
Secured Secured Priority Priority Total
Accounts payable .................................................... $130,000 $150,000 $ 280,000
Note payableA...................................................... $560,000 40,000 600,000
Note payableB...................................................... 300,000 200,000 500,000
Mortgage payable .................................................... 180,000 180,000
Accrued interest ....................................................... 12,000 12,000
Other liabilities ......................................................... $10,000 14,000 24,000
$322,000 $860,000 $10,000 $404,000 $1,596,000
Realizable
Value
Assets to be applied against
the liabilities:
Inventory ..................................... $ 150,000 $130,000 $ 20,000 $ 150,
Inventory ..................................... 200,000 $200,000 200,000
Receivables ................................ 360,000 360,000 360,000
Equipment .................................. 300,000 300,000 300,000
Equipment .................................. 60,000 60,000 60,000
Land............................................ 260,000 192,000 68,000 260,000
Cash ........................................... 60,000 $10,000 50,000 60,000
Other assets ............................... 45,000 45,000 45,0
$1,435,000 $322,000 $860,000 $10,000 $243
Dividend...................................... 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 60.15%
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Ch. 21Exercises
EXERCISE 21-8
Schedule A
Nonbankruptcy Approach Bankruptcy Approach
Alternative A Alternative B Alternative A Alternative B
Original basis of debt ................. $2,000,000 $2,000,000 $2,000,000
$2,000,000
Less net land proceeds ............. 515,000 300,000 515,000
300,000
Remaining balance .................... $1,485,000 $1,700,000 $1,485,000
$1,700,000
Remaining payments:
Absolute value ..................... 1,400,000 1,800,000
Net present value
discounted at 6% ............. 1,129,607
1,338,973
Gain on restructuring ................. $ 85,000 $ 0 $ 355,393 $
361,027
(2) Given a nonbankruptcy approach, Alternative B would be preferable since it involves giving up the
least net present value in satisfaction of the original debt. Furthermore, Alternative B retains some
of the cash that was realized from the sale of the land. It is possible that this cash can be put to a
more productive use rather than being invested in a nonoperating asset such as idle land. If inter-
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Ch. 21Exercises
est rates were to rise over time, it might be advantageous to lock into an interest rate for a longer
period of time. Alternative B has a lower net present value of consideration given up in satisfaction
of the debt than does Alternative A as set forth below.
Alternative A Alternative B
Net present values:
Cash from sale of land ......... $ 515,000 $ 300,000
Remaining payments ........... 1,129,607 1,338,973
Total ..................................... $1,644,607 $1,638,973
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Ch. 21Exercises
EXERCISE 21-9
Gyro Industries
Statement of Affairs
July 1, 20X5
Estimated
Estimated Amount Estimated
Net Available for Gain (or
Book Realizable Unsecured Loss) on
Value Assets Value Creditors Liquidation
Assets pledged with fully secured creditors:
$284,000 Property and equipment ............................ $ 330,000 $ 30,000 $ 46,000
Total .......................................................... $330,000
Assets pledged with partially secured creditors:
50,000 ................................................... Inventory $ 42,000
(8,000)
64,000 .................................. Accounts receivable 57,600
(6,400)
Total .......................................................... $ 99,600
Free assets:
2,000 .......................................................... Cash $ 2,000 $
2,000
94,000 .................................. Accounts receivable 68,800 68,800
(25,200)
24,000 ................................................... Inventory 18,600 18,600
(5,400)
16,000 .................................. Other current assets 12,000 12,000
(4,000)
136,000 ............................ Property and equipment 110,000 110,000
(26,000)
12,000 .............................................. Other assets
(12,000)
Total .......................................................... $211,400
Estimated amount available for unsecured
creditors with and without priority ................. $241,400
Less unsecured creditors with priority ............. (67,000)
Estimated amounts for unsecured creditors
without priority:
Net realizable amount available ................ $ 174,400
Deficiency .................................................. 30,000
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With Without
Priority Priority
Dividend to unsecured creditors:
Net proceeds available to creditors ................................. $67,000 $174,400
Total claims of creditors .................................................. 67,000 204,400
Dividend .......................................................................... 100.0% 85.3%
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Ch. 21Exercises
EXERCISE 21-10
Liabilities
Unsecured
Assets Fully Partially With Without Owners
Cash Noncash Secured Secured Priority Priority Equity
Beginning balances, assigned
July 1, 20X9 ............................ $ 12,000 $590,000 $200,000 $175,000 $54,000 $150,000 $
23,000
Cash receipts:
Sale of inventory ..................... 30,000 (25,000)
5,000
Collection on receivables ....... 39,000 (54,000)
(15,000)
Sale of securities .................... 22,500 (18,000)
4,500
Sale of machinery ................... 36,000 (45,000)
(9,000)
Cash disbursements:
Payment of loan...................... (12,000) (12,000)
Payment of accounts payable (25,000) (25,000)
Payment of bank loan ............. (36,000) (50,000) 14,000
Subsequently discovered:
Liabilities ................................. 15,000
(15,000)
Ending balance .......................... $ 66,500 $448,000 $163,000 $125,000 $54,000 $179,000 $
(6,500)
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Ch. 21Problems
PROBLEMS
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determined using Excel.
PROBLEM 21-1
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Problem 21-1, Concluded
PROBLEM 21-2
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b
This amount could have been used to pay general creditors or carried forward to the beginning of the next
year.
c
($600,000 60%) ($50,000 + $40,000)
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Ch. 21Problems
Problem 21-2, Concluded
Schedule A
Mayne Manufacturing Company
Collections from Customers
For Years Ended March 31,
20X6 20X7
Sales .................................................................................... $900,000 $1,080,000
Beginning accounts receivable ............................................ 0 75,000
Total ............................................................................... $900,000 $1,155,000
Less ending accounts receivable ......................................... (75,000)d (90,000)e
Collections from customers.................................................. $825,000 $1,065,000
d
$900,000/12 months
e
$1,080,000/12 months
Schedule B
Mayne Manufacturing Company
Disbursements for Direct Materials
For Years Ended March 31,
20X6 20X7
Direct materials required for production ............................... $200,000 $240,000
Required ending inventoryf .................................................. 40,000g 50,000h
Total ..................................................................................... $240,000 $290,000
Less beginning inventory ..................................................... 0 (40,000)
Purchases ............................................................................ $240,000 $250,000
Beginning accounts payable ................................................ 0 20,000
Total ..................................................................................... $240,000 $270,000
Less ending accounts payablei ............................................ (20,000) (25,000)
Disbursements for direct materials ...................................... $220,000 $245,000
f
Amount needed for next two months.
g
12,000 units 2/12 = 2,000; 2,000 $20 per unit = $40,000
h
15,000 units 2/12 = 2,500; 2,500 $20 per unit = $50,000
i
Amount to be paid in one month.
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Ch. 21Problems
PROBLEM 21-3
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(2) Calculation of ratios: Before Actions After Actions
Current ratio ............................................ 2.00 0.98
Debt-to-equity.......................................... 3.25 NA*
*The debt-to-equity ratio is not meaningful in that there is negative equity. The adjusted assets total
$1,475,000 and the adjusted debt totals $1,760,000. All assets are being financed by debt capital.
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Ch. 21Problems
Problem 21-3, Concluded
(3) The above ratios have not improved as a result of managements actions. However, several benefits
may not be apparent from the ratio analysis. First, management has a balance sheet that more clearly
reflects market values. Second, the recognition of impairment losses on equipment will translate into
lower depreciation expense in future years. It is also possible that impairment losses on current assets
will result in lower near-term expense levels associated with bad debt expense and cost of sales. These
adjustments to expense levels will result in an improved measure of income. Third, the restructuring of
the 7% note payable results in the company paying out a lower net present value on the debt than
would have been the case had the debt not been restructured. Finally, the elimination of the deficit will
make it easier for the company to be in a position to return a dividend to its shareholders.
PROBLEM 21-4
Carlton Company
Statement of Affairs
April 30, 20X5
Estimated
Estimated Amount Estimated
Net Available for Gain (or
Book Realizable Unsecured Loss) on
Value Assets Value Creditors Liquidation
Assets pledged with partially secured creditors:
$ 82,500 .............................. Land and building (net) $ 75,000 $
(7,500)
10,000 ........................................ Notes receivable 0
(10,000)
40,000 ..........................................Equipment (net) 12,000
(28,000)
25,000 .................................. U.S. Treasury bonds 23,200
(1,800)
Free assets:
20,000 ............................ Subscriptions receivable 20,000 $ 20,000
3,750 ............................... Groves common stock 3,300 3,300
(450)
11,250 ........................................................... Cash 11,250 11,250
14,000 ................................... Accounts receivable 3,000 3,000
(11,000)
57,250 ........................ Inventory (see Schedule A) 52,175 52,175
(5,075)
Estimated amount available for unsecured
creditors with and without priority .............. $ 89,725
Less unsecured creditors with priority ............. (7,300)
Estimated amounts for unsecured creditors
without priority:
Net realizable amount available ................ $ 82,425
Deficiency (to agree to total unsecured
amount without priority) .......................... 52,375
$ 263,750* Total........................................................... $199,925 $134,800 $(63,825)
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*The total represents the original $250,250 plus the notes receivable of $10,000 plus the additional labor
costs on work in process of $3,500.
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Ch. 21Problems
Problem 21-4, Concluded
Estimated
Estimated Unsecured Amount
Book Secured With Without
Value Liabilities and Owners Equity Amount Priority Priority
Partially secured creditors:
$ 87,500 .............First & second mortgages payable $ 75,000 $
12,500
10,000 ...................... Notes receivable discounted 0
10,000
62,500 ............................. Note payableWilliams 12,000
50,500
25,000 .............................. Note payableAerotex 23,200
1,800
Unsecured creditors with priority:
6,150 ...................................... Salaries payable** $6,150
1,150 .............................. Property taxes payable 1,150
Unsecured creditors without priority:
60,000 ....................................... Accounts payable
60,000
$252,300*** Totals ......................................................... $110,200 $7,300 $134,800
11,450 Owners equity
$ 263,750 Total liabilities and owners equity
**$2,650 + $3,500
***The total represents the original $238,800 plus the notes receivable discounted of $10,000 plus the un-
paid labor costs on work in process of $3,500.
Schedule A
Realization of Inventory
This amount represents additional labor costs that are unsecured with priority.
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Ch. 21Problems
PROBLEM 21-5
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Problem 21-5, Concluded
Note A:
Implicit
Number Quarterly
Original Reduction Unpaid Quarterly of Interest
Balance in Balance Balance Payment Payments Rate
Note payableofficer....... $ 400,000 $ 230,000 $ 170,000$ 35,026.77 5
............................... 1.00%
Mortgage payable ............ 1,500,000 100,000 1,400,00051,178.05 40 2.00%
Bank A note payable ........ 2,100,000 1,075,000 1,025,000 111,145.03 10 1.50%
Bank B note payable ........ 820,000 270,000 550,000 55,000.00 10 0.00%
Quarterly
Unpaid Interest
Balance Rate Payment Interest Principal
Note payableofficer....... $ 170,000 1.00% $ 35,026.77 $ 1,700 $ 33,327
Mortgage payable ............ 1,400,000 2.00% 51,178.05 28,000 23,178
Bank A note payable ........ 1,025,000 1.50% 111,145.03 15,375 95,770
Bank B note payable ........ 550,000 0.00% 55,000.00 55,000
$252,349.85 $45,075 $207,275
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Ch. 21Problems
PROBLEM 21-6
Liabilities
Unsecured
Assets Fully Partially With Without Shareholders
Cash Noncash Secured Secured Priority Priority Equity
Beginning balances, assigned
January 1, 20X6 ...................... $ 42,000 $5,910,000 $100,000
Accounts payable.................... $ 400,000 $ 320,000 $ 92,000
Note payableofficer ............. 400,000
Bank A note payable ............... 2,100,000
Bank B note payable ............... 820,000
Mortgage payable ................... 1,500,000
Other liabilities ........................ 90,000 $ 35,000
95,000 .....................................
Beginning balances................. $42,000 $5,910,000 $2,810,000 $2,820,000 $
35,000 ......................... $187,000 $100,000
Subsequently discovered items:
Additional assets ..................... 15,000
Administrative expenses ......... 20,000 (20,000)
Cash receipts:
Sale of inventory ..................... 480,000 (430,000) 50,000
Sale of equipment ................... 700,000 (800,000) (100,000)
Sale of patent .......................... 250,000 (210,000)
Sale of development land ....... 360,000 (300,000)
Sale of other assets ................ 100,000 (130,000)
Collection of receivables ......... 150,000 (150,000)
Cash disbursements:
Inventory completion costs ..... (25,000) (25,000)
Payment of accounts
payable ................................ (400,000) (400,000)
Payment of accounts
payable ................................
Payment of brokers fee .......... (10,000) (10,000)
Payment to Bank A ................. (940,000) (940,000)
Payment of other liabilities ...... (110,000) (90,000) (20,000)
Payment of administrative
expenses ............................. (10,000) (10,000)
Ending balances ......................... $ 602,000 $3,890,000 $2,320,000 $1,880,000 $
25,000 ......................... $187,000 $ 80,000
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PROBLEM 21-7
Note A: Of the partially secured creditors claims, $60,000 ($1,640,000 $1,580,000) is un-
secured without priority. This amount and the previous balance for unsecured creditors
without priority result in a total claim of $1,260,000 ($60,000 + $1,200,000). Assets available
to satisfy this claim total $1,134,000 ($2,809,000 + $1,580,000 + $740,000 $2,300,000
$1,580,000 $115,000). This results in a dividend to unsecured creditors without priority of
90% ($1,134,000 $1,260,000). Therefore, the $60,000 of unsecured claims traceable to
partially secured creditors will receive $54,000 (90% of $60,000) in addition to the
$1,580,000 secured amount.
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Ch. 21Problems
Problem 21-7, Continued
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Problem 21-7, Concluded
(2) The creditors proposal offers no opportunity for common shareholders to recover their in-
vestment. Managements proposal also offers no opportunity for recovery assuming the
company is liquidated at year-end 20X8. The issuance of preferred stock with a book value
of $320,000 effectively blocks any short-term recovery for the common shareholder. Howev-
er, if management can convince creditors to allow the company to continue to operate and
similar operating results are achieved, there may be some long-term recovery available to
common shareholders. As a common shareholder, nothing will be lost by pursuing this latter
alternative.
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