Question: ( 2 ) A company issues 4 % convertible bonds at their nominal value of $ 5 million Each bond is convertible at any time

(2) A company issues 4% convertible bonds at their nominal value of $5 million
Each bond is convertible at any time up to maturity into 400 ordinary shares. Alternatively the bonds will be redeemed at par after 3 years.
The market rate applicable to non-convertible bonds is 6%
The present value of $1 payable at the end of year, based on rates of 4% and 6% are as follows:
End of vear
4%
69
0.96
094
2
0.92
0.89
0.89
084
What amounts will be shown as a financial liability and as equity when the convertible bonds are issued?
What amounts will be shown in the statement of profit or loss and statement of financial position for years 1-3?

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