Bonus and Rights Issues

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Question 1Question

Zenith Trading Plc has an issued ordinary share capital of 1,500,000\text{₦}1,500,000 made up of shares with a nominal value of 0.50\text{₦}0.50 each. The directors decide to issue rights to existing shareholders on the basis of 11 new share for every 33 shares held at an issue price of 0.80\text{₦}0.80 per share. If all shareholders fully subscribe to the rights issue, what is the total amount of cash proceeds received by the company?

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Answer: 800,000\text{₦}800,000

Answer

The total cash proceeds received by the company from the rights issue is 800,000\text{₦}800,000.
To find the total cash proceeds raised, first calculate the total number of existing ordinary shares: 1,500,000/0.50=3,000,000\text{₦}1,500,000 / \text{₦}0.50 = 3,000,000 shares. Next, calculate the number of new shares issued based on the 1-for-3 rights ratio: 3,000,000/3=1,000,0003,000,000 / 3 = 1,000,000 shares. Finally, multiply the number of new shares by the issue price per share: 1,000,000×0.80=800,0001,000,000 \times \text{₦}0.80 = \text{₦}800,000.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Calculate the total number of existing issued shares.
1,500,0000.50=3,000,000 shares\frac{\text{₦}1,500,000}{\text{₦}0.50} = 3,000,000\text{ shares}
Share capital is given as a total monetary value, so dividing by nominal value yields the share quantity.
2
Determine the number of new rights shares issued.
3,000,000 shares3=1,000,000 new shares\frac{3,000,000\text{ shares}}{3} = 1,000,000\text{ new shares}
The rights issue offer ratio is 1 new share for every 3 existing shares held.
3
Calculate total cash proceeds from the issue.
1,000,000 shares×0.80=800,0001,000,000\text{ shares} \times \text{₦}0.80 = \text{₦}800,000
Cash proceeds equal the number of rights shares issued multiplied by the issue price per share.

Key Concept

Calculation of rights issue proceeds
Question 2Question

Apex Plc has an issued share capital of 800,000800,000 ordinary shares of 0.50\text{₦}0.50 each. The company announces a bonus issue of 11 new ordinary share for every 44 shares held. Following the completion of the bonus issue, the company makes a rights issue of 11 new ordinary share for every 55 existing shares held at an issue price of 1.20\text{₦}1.20 per share. What is the total value of the company's issued ordinary share capital in Naira (\text{₦}) after both the bonus issue and rights issue are fully executed?

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Answer: 600000

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The total value of the company's issued ordinary share capital after both the bonus and rights issues is ₦600,000.
To find the post-issue share capital, calculate the nominal value added by each transaction. Initial share capital is 800,000 shares × ₦0.50 = ₦400,000. A 1-for-4 bonus issue adds 200,000 shares (800,000 / 4), increasing nominal share capital by ₦100,000 (200,000 × ₦0.50) and bringing total shares to 1,000,000. A 1-for-5 rights issue on these 1,000,000 shares adds 200,000 shares (1,000,000 / 5). Only the nominal value of ₦0.50 per rights share is added to Share Capital (200,000 × ₦0.50 = ₦100,000), while the ₦0.70 excess per share is credited to Share Premium. Combining ₦400,000 + ₦100,000 + ₦100,000 yields the final issued ordinary share capital of ₦600,000.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Calculate the initial issued ordinary share capital
800,000 \text{ shares} \times \text{₦}0.50 = \text{₦}400,000
Issued share capital is recorded strictly at the nominal (par) value per share.
2
Determine the number of bonus shares issued and nominal value capitalized
\text{Bonus shares} = \frac{800,000}{4} = 200,000 \text{ shares}; \quad \text{Nominal value} = 200,000 \times \text{₦}0.50 = \text{₦}100,000
A 1-for-4 bonus issue issues 1 new share for every 4 existing shares held, using reserves to fund the nominal value without receiving cash.
3
Determine the total number of issued shares prior to the rights issue
800,000 + 200,000 = 1,000,000 \text{ shares}
The rights issue occurs after the bonus issue, so the ratio applies to all post-bonus shares.
4
Determine the number of rights shares issued and nominal value added to share capital
\text{Rights shares} = \frac{1,000,000}{5} = 200,000 \text{ shares}; \quad \text{Nominal capital added} = 200,000 \times \text{₦}0.50 = \text{₦}100,000
Only the nominal value (₦0.50 per share) increases the Issued Share Capital account. The excess issue price (₦1.20 - ₦0.50 = ₦0.70 per share) is credited to the Share Premium account.
5
Calculate the total final issued ordinary share capital
\text{₦}400,000 + \text{₦}100,000 + \text{₦}100,000 = \text{₦}600,000
Summing the initial capital with the nominal values added by the bonus and rights issues gives the final Share Capital balance.

Key Concept

Calculation of post-issue nominal share capital following sequential bonus and rights issues
Question 3Question

Vanguard Enterprise Plc had an issued share capital of 1,000,0001,000,000 ordinary shares of 0.50\text{₦}0.50 each and a Share Premium account balance of 120,000\text{₦}120,000. The company declared a bonus issue of 11 new ordinary share for every 55 shares held, utilizing the Share Premium account to fund the bonus shares. Immediately following the bonus issue, the company made a rights issue of 11 new ordinary share for every 44 shares held at an issue price of 0.80\text{₦}0.80 per share. What is the final balance of the Share Premium account (in \text{₦}) after both transactions are completed?

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Answer: 110000

Answer

The final balance of the Share Premium account after both the bonus issue and rights issue is ₦110,000.
The correct final Share Premium balance is ₦110,000. Funding 200,000 bonus shares of ₦0.50 each requires ₦100,000 from the initial ₦120,000 premium, leaving ₦20,000. Subsequently, the 1-for-4 rights issue on the expanded 1,200,000 shares issues 300,000 shares at a premium of ₦0.30 per share (₦0.80 - ₦0.50), creating ₦90,000 of fresh premium. Summing the remaining ₦20,000 and ₦90,000 gives ₦110,000.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Calculate the bonus issue share quantity and nominal capital value
200,000 bonus shares with a total nominal value of ₦100,000
A 1-for-5 bonus issue on 1,000,000 shares yields 1,000,000 / 5 = 200,000 shares. At a nominal value of ₦0.50 each, the capital required is 200,000 × ₦0.50 = ₦100,000.
2
Deduct the capitalized amount from the initial Share Premium balance
Remaining Share Premium balance of ₦20,000
Initial Share Premium balance of ₦120,000 minus ₦100,000 capitalized for bonus shares leaves ₦20,000.
3
Determine the expanded share base and calculate the number of rights shares issued
300,000 rights shares issued
Post-bonus issued shares total 1,000,000 + 200,000 = 1,200,000 shares. A 1-for-4 rights issue gives 1,200,000 / 4 = 300,000 shares.
4
Compute the total share premium generated from the rights issue
₦90,000 in new share premium
Rights issue price is ₦0.80 per share while nominal value is ₦0.50, giving a premium of ₦0.30 per share. Total new premium created = 300,000 × ₦0.30 = ₦90,000.
5
Add the new rights issue premium to the remaining Share Premium balance
Total final Share Premium balance of ₦110,000
Remaining balance of ₦20,000 + ₦90,000 new premium = ₦110,000.

Key Concept

Bonus issue capitalization and rights issue share premium calculation
Question 4Question

Kofar Ltd has an issued share capital of 500,000500,000 ordinary shares of 1.00\text{₦}1.00 each and a Share Premium balance of 150,000\text{₦}150,000. The company first makes a rights issue of 11 new ordinary share for every 55 existing shares held at an issue price of ���1.50\text{���}1.50 per share, which is fully subscribed. Subsequently, the company makes a bonus issue of 11 new ordinary share for every 44 shares held, utilizing the Share Premium account to fund the issue as far as possible. What is the remaining balance in the Share Premium account after the capitalization for the bonus issue?

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Answer: 50,000\text{₦}50,000

Answer

The remaining balance in the Share Premium account is 50,000\text{₦}50,000.
The rights issue adds 100,000100,000 shares (500,000/5500,000 / 5) at a premium of 0.50\text{₦}0.50 per share, increasing the Share Premium account by 50,000\text{₦}50,000 to 200,000\text{₦}200,000 and bringing total issued shares to 600,000600,000. The subsequent 11-for-44 bonus issue requires 150,000150,000 shares (600,000/4600,000 / 4) at 1.00\text{₦}1.00 nominal value (150,000\text{₦}150,000). Capitalizing this 150,000\text{₦}150,000 from the updated 200,000\text{₦}200,000 Share Premium account leaves a balance of 50,000\text{₦}50,000.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Calculate rights issue volume and share premium contribution
Rights shares issued = 500,000/5=100,000500,000 / 5 = 100,000 shares. Premium per share = 1.501.00=0.50\text{₦}1.50 - \text{₦}1.00 = \text{₦}0.50. Total premium added = 100,000×0.50=50,000100,000 \times \text{₦}0.50 = \text{₦}50,000.
Only the excess of issue price over nominal value is credited to the Share Premium account.
2
Determine post-rights share count and updated Share Premium balance
Total issued shares = 500,000+100,000=600,000500,000 + 100,000 = 600,000 shares. New Share Premium balance = 150,000+50,000=200,000\text{₦}150,000 + \text{₦}50,000 = \text{₦}200,000.
Rights shares increase both total shares outstanding and the available Share Premium balance before the bonus issue.
3
Calculate bonus issue volume and required capitalization
Bonus shares issued = 600,000/4=150,000600,000 / 4 = 150,000 shares. Nominal value capitalized = 150,000×1.00=150,000150,000 \times \text{₦}1.00 = \text{₦}150,000.
Bonus shares are allocated based on total existing shares after the rights issue and are issued at nominal value.
4
Deduct bonus capitalization from updated Share Premium balance
Remaining Share Premium balance = 200,000150,000=50,000\text{₦}200,000 - \text{₦}150,000 = \text{₦}50,000.
Share Premium is used to fund the nominal value of bonus shares issued.

Key Concept

Accounting for Sequential Rights and Bonus Issues
Estimated Time:2m 0s
Question 5Question

Danford Oil Plc has an issued share capital of 1,200,0001,200,000 ordinary shares of 0.50\text{₦}0.50 each and a Share Premium balance of 180,000\text{₦}180,000. The company executes a rights issue of 11 new ordinary share for every 44 shares held at an issue price of 0.80\text{₦}0.80 per share, which is fully subscribed. Immediately thereafter, the company declares a bonus issue of 11 new share for every 66 ordinary shares held, utilizing the Share Premium account. What is the remaining balance in the Share Premium account after both transactions?

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Answer: 145000

Answer

The remaining balance in the Share Premium account after both transactions is ₦145,000.
The rights issue adds 300,000 shares and generates a premium of ₦90,000 (300,000 × ₦0.30), bringing the Share Premium account to ₦270,000. The post-rights total of 1,500,000 shares yields 250,000 bonus shares (1 for 6 ratio). The nominal value of the bonus issue is ₦125,000 (250,000 × ₦0.50). Deducting ₦125,000 from the Share Premium account leaves a balance of ₦145,000.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Determine the number of rights shares issued and the resulting share premium generated.
Rights shares = 1,200,000 ÷ 4 = 300,000 shares. Premium per share = ₦0.80 - ₦0.50 = ₦0.30. Premium generated = 300,000 × ₦0.30 = ₦90,000.
A 1 for 4 rights issue on 1,200,000 shares generates 300,000 new shares, with the excess of issue price over nominal value credited to Share Premium.
2
Calculate the updated Share Premium account balance prior to capitalizing bonus shares.
Updated Share Premium balance = ₦180,000 + ₦90,000 = ₦270,000.
The share premium from the rights issue is added to the initial Share Premium reserve balance.
3
Calculate the total ordinary shares in issue following the rights issue.
Total post-rights issued shares = 1,200,000 + 300,000 = 1,500,000 shares.
Bonus shares are declared after the rights issue is completed, so they apply to the total post-rights share count.
4
Calculate the nominal value of bonus shares issued.
Bonus shares = 1,500,000 ÷ 6 = 250,000 shares. Nominal value of bonus issue = 250,000 × ₦0.50 = ₦125,000.
Bonus shares are allocated at nominal value (₦0.50) without receiving cash payment.
5
Subtract the capitalized bonus share value from the Share Premium account.
Remaining Share Premium = ₦270,000 - ₦125,000 = ₦145,000.
Capitalizing reserves to fund a bonus issue reduces the Share Premium account by the total nominal value of the bonus shares issued.

Key Concept

Accounting Treatment of Rights Issue Premium and Bonus Share Capitalization
Question 6Question

When a limited liability company issues bonus shares to its existing ordinary shareholders by capitalizing reserves, what is the effect of this transaction on the company's total cash flow?

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Answer: Total cash flow remains unchanged because bonus shares are issued free of charge to shareholders using existing capital reserves.

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Total cash flow remains unchanged because bonus shares are issued free of charge to shareholders using existing capital reserves.
The correct answer highlights that a bonus issue is an internal capitalization of reserves. Reserves (like share premium or retained earnings) are transferred to ordinary share capital. No cash is received from shareholders, so cash flow is completely unaffected.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the nature of a bonus issue
A bonus issue (capitalization issue) represents the issuance of additional shares to existing shareholders without requiring any cash consideration.
It converts undistributed reserves (such as Share Premium or General Reserve) into issued share capital.
2
Analyze the financial impact on cash balances
Because no cash changes hands between the company and its shareholders, the total cash position and total cash flow remain zero/unchanged.
The transaction is purely a bookkeeping entry within the equity section of the balance sheet.

Key Concept

Bonus Issue and Capitalization of Reserves
Question 7Question

Sterling Heights Plc has an issued share capital of 2,000,0002,000,000 ordinary shares of 0.50\text{₦}0.50 each. The company makes a rights issue of 11 new share for every 44 ordinary shares held at an issue price of 0.75\text{₦}0.75 per share. If all rights are fully subscribed and paid for, what is the total cash proceeds raised from the rights issue in Naira?

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Answer: 375000

Answer

The total cash proceeds raised from the rights issue is ₦375,000.
To determine cash proceeds from a rights issue, first compute the number of new shares created by dividing the total issued shares by the ratio factor (2,000,000 / 4 = 500,000 shares). Then, multiply this quantity by the offer price of ₦0.75 per share to get ₦375,000.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Calculate the total number of rights shares issued
500,000 shares
The rights issue gives shareholders 1 new share for every 4 existing shares held (2,000,000 ÷ 4 = 500,000 shares).
2
Calculate total cash proceeds from the issue
₦375,000
Multiply the number of newly issued rights shares by the issue price per share (500,000 shares × ₦0.75 = ₦375,000).

Key Concept

Calculation of cash proceeds from a rights issue
Estimated Time:1m 30s
Question 8Question

Meridian Marine Plc has an issued share capital of 1,600,0001,600,000 ordinary shares of 0.50\text{₦}0.50 each. The board of directors resolves to make a rights issue of 11 new ordinary share for every 44 shares held at an issue price of 0.80\text{₦}0.80 per share. If all shareholders exercise their rights in full, what is the total amount that will be credited to the Share Premium account from this transaction?

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Answer: 120,000\text{₦}120,000

Answer

The total amount credited to the Share Premium account is 120,000\text{₦}120,000.
The number of rights shares issued is 400,000400,000 (1,600,000÷41,600,000 \div 4). The premium per share is 0.30\text{₦}0.30 (0.800.50\text{₦}0.80 - \text{₦}0.50). Multiplying 400,000400,000 shares by 0.30\text{₦}0.30 gives 120,000\text{₦}120,000 credited to Share Premium.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Calculate the number of new rights shares issued.
Rights Shares=1,600,0004=400,000 shares\text{Rights Shares} = \frac{1,600,000}{4} = 400,000 \text{ shares}.
The rights ratio is 1 new share for every 4 existing shares held.
2
Determine the share premium per share.
Premium per Share=0.800.50=0.30\text{Premium per Share} = \text{₦}0.80 - \text{₦}0.50 = \text{₦}0.30.
Share premium is the excess of issue price over nominal value.
3
Compute total amount credited to Share Premium account.
Total Share Premium=400,000×0.30=120,000\text{Total Share Premium} = 400,000 \times \text{₦}0.30 = \text{₦}120,000.
Multiplying the total rights shares by the premium per share gives the total balance credited to capital reserves.

Key Concept

Rights Issue and Share Premium Accounting
Question 9Question

Premier Logistics Plc had an issued share capital of 2,000,0002,000,000 ordinary shares of 1.00\text{₦}1.00 each, a Share Premium account balance of 350,000\text{₦}350,000, and a General Reserve balance of 450,000\text{₦}450,000. The company first made a bonus issue of 1 new share for every 4 ordinary shares held, utilizing the Share Premium account to the maximum extent permissible before drawing from the General Reserve. Immediately following the bonus issue, the company declared a rights issue of 1 share for every 5 shares held at an issue price of 1.40\text{₦}1.40 per share. If all rights shares were fully subscribed and paid for, what is the final balance in the Share Premium account (in \text{₦})?

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Answer: 200000

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The final balance in the Share Premium account after completing both the bonus issue and rights issue is ₦200,000.
The bonus issue requires ₦500,000 of reserves (500,000 shares at ₦1.00 nominal value). Capitalizing the full ₦350,000 Share Premium balance leaves ₦0 in Share Premium. The subsequent rights issue of 1 for 5 on the post-bonus base of 2,500,000 shares yields 500,000 rights shares. Each rights share generates a premium of ₦0.40 (₦1.40 - ₦1.00), giving a total premium of ₦200,000. Adding this to the zero balance results in a final Share Premium balance of ₦200,000.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Calculate the number and total nominal value of bonus shares issued.
500,000 bonus shares with a total nominal value of ₦500,000.
Bonus shares are issued based on existing share capital of 2,000,000 shares at a 1 for 4 ratio.
2
Account for the capitalization of reserves to fund the bonus issue.
The Share Premium account is reduced from ₦350,000 to ₦0, and General Reserve is reduced by ₦150,000.
Non-distributable reserves like Share Premium must be utilized first before distributable reserves.
3
Determine total ordinary shares outstanding before the rights issue.
2,500,000 ordinary shares.
Original 2,000,000 shares plus the newly issued 500,000 bonus shares.
4
Calculate the number of rights shares and the premium generated per share.
500,000 rights shares generating a total premium of ₦200,000.
The 1 for 5 rights issue is based on post-bonus shares (2,500,000) at a premium of ₦0.40 per share (₦1.40 - ₦1.00).
5
Compute the final balance of the Share Premium account.
₦200,000.
Adding the ₦200,000 premium from the rights issue to the ₦0 post-bonus Share Premium balance.

Key Concept

Accounting for Bonus and Rights Issues and Reserve Capitalization Order
Estimated Time:3m 0s
Question 10Question

Crestview Manufacturing Ltd has an issued share capital of 800,000800,000 ordinary shares of 0.50\text{₦}0.50 each. The board of directors resolves to make a bonus issue of 11 new ordinary share for every 44 ordinary shares held. What is the total nominal value (in \text{₦}) of the bonus shares issued?

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Answer: 100000

Answer

The total nominal value of the bonus shares issued is ₦100,000.
To find the total nominal value of bonus shares issued, first calculate the quantity of bonus shares (800,000 existing shares divided by 4 = 200,000 bonus shares). Then multiply this quantity by the nominal value per share (200,000 shares × ₦0.50 = ₦100,000).

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Determine the number of bonus shares issued.
200,000 shares
The ratio is 1 new share for every 4 existing shares, so dividing 800,000 by 4 yields 200,000 bonus shares.
2
Calculate the monetary nominal value of the bonus shares.
₦100,000
Multiplying 200,000 bonus shares by their par value of ₦0.50 each gives ₦100,000.

Key Concept

Bonus share capitalization of reserves
Question 11Question

Crestline Ventures Plc has an issued share capital of 800,000800,000 ordinary shares of 0.50\text{₦}0.50 nominal value each. The company's reserves stand at: Share Premium 85,000\text{₦}85,000, General Reserve 120,000\text{₦}120,000, and Retained Earnings 95,000\text{₦}95,000. The board of directors resolves to make a bonus issue of 11 new ordinary share for every 44 ordinary shares held, fully capitalizing the Share Premium account first and using the General Reserve for any remaining balance. What is the remaining balance in the General Reserve account after the capitalization for the bonus issue?

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Answer: 105000

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The remaining balance in the General Reserve account after the capitalization for the bonus issue is 105,000\text{₦}105,000.
The bonus issue requires 200,000200,000 new shares (14×800,000\frac{1}{4} \times 800,000), which amounts to a total nominal value of 100,000\text{₦}100,000 (200,000×0.50200,000 \times \text{₦}0.50). Utilizing the entire Share Premium balance of 85,000\text{₦}85,000 leaves 15,000\text{₦}15,000 to be funded from the General Reserve. Subtracting 15,000\text{₦}15,000 from the original General Reserve of 120,000\text{₦}120,000 leaves a remaining balance of 105,000\text{₦}105,000.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Calculate the total number of bonus shares issued
200,000 ordinary shares
The bonus issue ratio is 11 new share for every 44 existing shares: 800,0004=200,000\frac{800,000}{4} = 200,000 shares.
2
Calculate the total nominal value of the bonus shares
₦100,000
Each share has a nominal value of ��0.50\text{��}0.50, so 200,000×0.50=100,000200,000 \times \text{₦}0.50 = \text{₦}100,000.
3
Determine the amount required from the General Reserve after utilizing Share Premium
₦15,000
The Share Premium account of 85,000\text{₦}85,000 is fully utilized first, leaving 100,00085,000=15,000\text{₦}100,000 - \text{₦}85,000 = \text{₦}15,000 to be taken from the General Reserve.
4
Calculate the final remaining balance in the General Reserve
₦105,000
Subtracting the 15,000\text{₦}15,000 capitalized from the initial 120,000\text{₦}120,000 General Reserve yields 120,00015,000=105,000\text{₦}120,000 - \text{₦}15,000 = \text{₦}105,000.

Key Concept

Capitalization of Reserves for Bonus Issue
Estimated Time:1m 30s
Question 12Question

Apex Global Resources Plc has an issued share capital of 3,000,000 ordinary shares of 1.00\text{₦}1.00 each fully paid. The Share Premium account currently has a credit balance of 800,000\text{₦}800,000. The company decides to make a bonus issue of 1 new share for every 5 ordinary shares held, utilizing the Share Premium account. What is the remaining balance in the Share Premium account after the capitalization for the bonus issue?

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Answer: 200,000\text{₦}200,000

Answer

The remaining balance in the Share Premium account after the bonus issue is 200,000\text{₦}200,000.
The company issues 600,000600,000 bonus shares (1 for 5 of 3,000,0003,000,000) at a nominal value of 1.00\text{₦}1.00 each, requiring 600,000\text{₦}600,000 from reserves. Deducting 600,000\text{₦}600,000 from the initial Share Premium credit balance of 800,000\text{₦}800,000 leaves a remaining balance of 200,000\text{₦}200,000.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Calculate the total number of bonus shares issued.
Bonus Shares=15×3,000,000=600,000 shares\text{Bonus Shares} = \frac{1}{5} \times 3,000,000 = 600,000 \text{ shares}
The bonus issue ratio is 1 new share for every 5 ordinary shares currently held.
2
Determine the monetary value of the bonus shares to be capitalized.
Capitalized Amount=600,000 shares×1.00=600,000\text{Capitalized Amount} = 600,000 \text{ shares} \times \text{₦}1.00 = \text{₦}600,000
Bonus shares are capitalized at their nominal (par) value using available capital reserves.
3
Compute the remaining balance in the Share Premium account.
Remaining Balance=800,000600,000=200,000\text{Remaining Balance} = \text{₦}800,000 - \text{₦}600,000 = \text{₦}200,000
Deducting the amount capitalized for the bonus issue from the opening Share Premium balance gives the unutilized balance.

Key Concept

Capitalization of Reserves for Bonus Issues
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