The maximum amount of discount on the re-issue of forfeited shares will be:
- AThe amount already called up at the time of forfeiture.
- BThe amount of calls in arrear at the time of forfeiture.
- CThe amount of calls in advance at the time of forfeiture.
- DThe amount already received at the time of forfeiture.
Solution & Step-by-step Explanation
A company cannot suffer a net loss on the re-issue of forfeited shares. Therefore, the maximum discount it can offer when re-issuing these shares is strictly limited to the absolute amount that has already been received/forfeited from the previous defaulting shareholder.