Question

Sunland Company had two issues of securities outstanding: common stock and an 9% convertible bond issue in the face amount of $15350000. Interest payment dates of the bond issue are June 30th and December 31st. The conversion clause in the bond indenture entitles the bondholders to receive forty shares of $20 par value common stock in exchange for each $1000 bond. On June 30, 2018, the holders of $2302500 face value bonds exercised the conversion privilege. The market price of the bonds on that date was $1200 per bond and the market price of the common stock was $35. The total unamortized bond discount at the date of conversion was $980000. In applying the book value method, what amount should Sunland credit to the account "paid-in capital in excess of par," as a result of this conversion?

Answer 1

$313,500

Step-by-step explanation:

Applying the book value method,

Common stock:

= ($2,302,500 face value bonds ÷ $1000) × 40 shares × $20 par value

= 2,302.5 × 40 shares × $20 par value

= $1,842,000

Unamortized discount:

= ($2,302,500 face value bonds ÷ $15,350,000) × $980,000

= 0.15 × $980,000

= $147,000

Amount should Sunland credit to the account "paid-in capital in excess of par," as a result of this conversion:

= $2,302,500 face value bonds - Common stock - Unamortized discount

= $2,302,500 - $1,842,000 - $147,000

= $313,500