A US MNC has its subsidiary in India. The subsidiary has issued 15 pr cent preference shares

Question:

A US MNC has its subsidiary in India. The subsidiary has issued 15 pr cent preference shares of the face value of Rs.100, to be redeemed at year-end 9. Flotation costs are expected to be 5 per cent; these costs can be amortized for tax purpose during 8 years at a uniform rate. The corporate tax rate is 35 per cent. Determine the costs of preference shares from the perspective of the subsidiary.

Face Value
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