In this article we will discuss about the accounting entries for buy-back of shares. Buy-back of shares is just the opposite of issue of shares. Just as shares may be issued at par, at a premium or a discount, even buy-back may be at par, at a premium or at a discount. The basis of accounting for buy-back is Section [...]
In this article we will discuss about the four important modes of buy-back of shares. 1. From the existing security holders on a proportionate basis through the tender offer; or 2. From the open market through: (i) Book-building process, (ii) Stock exchange; 3. From odd lots, that is to say, where the lot of securities of a public company whose [...]
In this article we will discuss about the provisions for prohibition of buy-back of shares. According to Section 77B of the Companies Act, no company shall, directly or indirectly, purchase its own shares or other specified securities: (а) Through any subsidiary company including its own subsidiary companies; or (b) Through any investment company or group of investment companies; or (c) [...]