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Ali formed a family company with his spouse and only son as members. He transferred taka 1,0000000/= (one crore only) to the company and purchase 98% share. He took debentures amounting to taka 1,0000000/= (one crore only) from the company at the time of forming the company. He recently obtained taka 4,0000000/= (four crore only) loan from 4 different financial institutions. When the company was sued by its members, the court ordered winding up of the company and Ali recovered his 1,0000000/= (one crore only) from his debenture account. Company now has only taka 20,000/= in hand. Advise the financial institutions (A, B, C and D Banks ltd.) which provided loan money to the company about their prospect to return their investment in Ali’s company.

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The financial institutions that loaned money to Ali's company face a difficult situation in recovering their investments because Ali's debenture payment takes precedence and the company's remaining assets are minimal. They should review the company's financials for undisclosed assets but prepare for potential losses.

Step-by-step explanation:

When a company undergoes winding up, the repayment hierarchy typically follows a legal order of precedence. Ali recouping his investment from his debenture account means he had a fixed security or charge over the company's assets, ranking him higher than unsecured creditors, such as the financial institutions.

With only taka 20,000/= in hand and substantial debts to multiple creditors, it is highly likely that the financial institutions (A, B, C, and D Banks ltd.) will face challenges in recovering their full investment. If Ali's company doesn't have additional assets to liquidate, the banks may have to write off a significant portion of the loans as bad debt. The recovery prospect for the banks heavily depends on the presence and value of any remaining assets within the company and the priority of claims.

Financial institutions should conduct a thorough review of the company's financial situation, including any potential undisclosed assets. Unfortunately, given the circumstances, they should be prepared for a potential loss and explore options such as selling the loans to debt collectors or claiming against any insurance policies held.

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