In bpp page 275, how is the number of shares apportioned when the new company takes over? I see 25000 shares at 4 per share and 50000 shares at 1 per share, hoe is this gotten? I’ve tried reading the litterature just before the example and still do not get it. Thanks for helping me!
J Ltd holds 25,000 shares in G Ltd. Following the takeover, J Ltd receives one ordinary share and two preference shares in K plc for each share held in G Ltd.
The market value of the ordinary shares and preference shares is also given to you in the question.