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D shaped groups

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  • May 16, 2016 at 11:05 am #315313
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    Hello Sir,

    Could you please tell me how do we decide what is the date of acquisition in D shaped groups?

    e.g. question 37 (BPP practice and revision KIT)

    1.
    B acquired 60% of the share capital of J on 01.01.2002 and 10% of G on 01.01.2003.
    J acquired 70% of the share capital of G on 01.01.2003.

    In my opinion,
    01.01.2002 is date of acquisition between B and J.
    01.01.2003 is date of acquisition between B and G.
    Since acquisition of 10% of G by B occurred on the same date as acquisition of 70% of G by B, we should consider acquisition of 10% of G as control interest increase which does not influence W2 goodwill calculation.

    2.
    B acquired 60% and 10% of the share capital of J and G on 01.01.2003 respectively.
    J acquired 70% of the share capital of G on 01.01.2002.

    Date of acquisition is 01.01.2003 because that is the date when J and G become Subsidiary.

    Could you please advise if my understanding is correct?

    Thank you in advance.

    May 16, 2016 at 10:41 pm #315385
    P2-D2
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    Hi,

    1. J became part of the group on 01.01.02, whilst G became part of the group on 01.01.03 as these are the dates that we obtain control. A 10% ownership interest in G acquired on 01.01.03 is not enough to give us control.

    2. Your understanding is correct on this one.

    Thanks

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