Practicing Success
Eicher Ltd. issued 50,000 shares of ₹10 each at a premium of ₹5 per share payable as follows:
Application were received for 72,000 shares. Directors allotted 50,000 shares to the applicants applying for 65,000 shares, the remaining applications being refused. Money overpaid on application was utilised towards sum due on allotment. All the money was duly received with the exception of first call from Rahul, who applied for 2,600 shares. Due to non payment of 1st call his share were forfeited immediately. Later on these share were re-issued at minimum issue price. On the basis of following case study, answer the question. |
Identify the ratio in which shares are issued on Pro-rata basis. |
50 : 72 72 : 50 13 : 10 10 : 13 |
13 : 10 |
The correct answer is Option (3) - 13 : 10. Application issued = 50000 Pro-rata ratio = Pro-rata made on : Application issued |