9-40 Priorities of Claims

Bram Real Estate Corporation is being liquidated. It has one major asset, an office building which was converted into $16.4 million cash. The Stockholders equity has been wiped out by past losses. The following claims exist: Accounts Payable, $4 million; Debentures Payable, $5 million; and First Mortgage Payable, $11 million.

1. Assume that the debentures are not subordinated. How much will each class of claimants receive?
2. Suppose the debentures are subordinated.
3. How much will each class of claimants receive?
4. How much will each class receive if the cash proceeds from the sale of the building amount to only $12.5 million?