Most Ltd incorporated on 01.04.2018 issued a prospect inviting applica...
Overview of the Situation
Most Ltd issued 100,000 shares at Rs 10 each, fully underwritten by four underwriters: A, B, C, and D. Total applications received were for 90,000 shares, with the marked applications distributed as follows.
Marked Applications
- A: 44,000
- B: 18,000
- C: 22,000
- D: 2,000
Underwriting Details
- A: 44,000 shares
- B: 20,000 shares
- C: 20,000 shares
- D: 10,000 shares
Total Underwriting Amount
- Total shares underwritten = 100,000
- Total applications = 90,000
- Unsubscribed shares = 100,000 - 90,000 = 10,000 shares
Liability Calculation for Each Underwriter
The liability of each underwriter can be determined by the proportion of shares they were responsible for, relative to the total shares applied.
1. A's Liability:
- Application: 44,000
- Underwritten: 44,000
- Liability: 0 (full subscription met)
2. B's Liability:
- Application: 18,000
- Underwritten: 20,000
- Liability: 2,000 (remaining from underwritten shares)
3. C's Liability:
- Application: 22,000
- Underwritten: 20,000
- Liability: 2,000 (remaining from underwritten shares)
4. D's Liability:
- Application: 2,000
- Underwritten: 10,000
- Liability: 0 (full subscription met)
Summary of Liabilities
- A: 0 shares
- B: 2,000 shares
- C: 2,000 shares
- D: 0 shares
This breakdown shows how each underwriter's liability correlates with the marked applications and the total underwritten shares.