If a share has a nominal face value of say $10.00 then
if issued at less than $10.00, is said to issued at a discount
If issued at $10.00, then issued at par.
If issued at more than $10.00 is issued at a premium.
Companies who are in the market from long period of time can issue shares at discount.
when shares aree issued at a lower than the face value they are said to be issue of share at discount. the main reason behind issuing share is to attract retailer
Bonus shares increases the share capital while reduces the share premium account because amount of share premium is used to issue bonus shares.
Issue of shares at discountA company may issue shares at a discount i.e at a value below its par value. The following conditions must be satisfied in connection with the issue of shares at a discount :-The shares must be of a class already issuedIssue of the shares at discount must be authorised by resolution passed in the general meeting of company and sanctioned by the company law board.The resolution must also specify the maximum rate of discount at which the shares are to be issuedNot less than one year has elapsed from the date on which the company was entitled to commence the business.The shares to be issued at discount must issued within 2 months after the date on which issue is sanctioned by the company law board or within extended as may be allowed by the Company Law Board.The discount must not exceed 10 percent unless the Company Law Board is of the opinion that the higher percentage of discount may be allowed in special circumstances of case.
Issue of share at premium mean when the share are issue at more than the price of the face value of the share, then it is said to be issue of share at premium. mean: the face value is Rs.10 and the share issue at Rs.12, then the extra Rs.2 is known as the amount of premium...
preliminary expenses, discount on issue of shares
Most of the time, the new companies will offer their shares at discount prices. There is no law that governs/controls the prices at which the company can offer their shares to people for sale.
Share premium is a liability to the company. It is used to write off preliminary expenses and is used to issue bonus shares etc.
debit cash 70000000credit shares in share capital 5000000credit premium on shares capital 2000000
A share in a company that the owner loses (forfeits) by failing to meet the purchase requirements. Requirements may include paying any allotment or call money owed, or avoiding selling or transferring shares during a restricted period. When a share is forfeited, the shareholder no longer owes any remaining balance, surrenders any potential capital gain on the shares and the shares become the property of the issuing company. The issuing company can re-issue forfeited shares at par, a premium or a discount as determined by the board of directors.
In case the shares have been issued at a premium and the amount of premium has been received then at the time of forfeiture of such share (a) share premium account should be debited (b) share premium account should be credited (c) share premium account should be neither debited nor credited (d) none of these
Companies issue shares at a discount to attract investors and stimulate demand, especially during challenging market conditions or when seeking to raise capital quickly. A discounted share price can provide an incentive for investors to buy in, helping the company to meet its financing needs more efficiently. Additionally, discounts may be used to reward loyal shareholders or to facilitate employee stock options. Overall, issuing shares at a discount can be a strategic move to enhance liquidity and support growth initiatives.