Samson Sofas, a family-owned corporation, issued 6.75% bonds with a face amount of $12 million, together with 2 million shares of its $1 par value common stock,
Samson Sofas, a family-owned corporation, issued 6.75% bonds with a face amount of
$12 million, together with 2 million shares of its $1 par value common stock, for a combined cash amount of $22 million. The market value of Samson’s stock cannot be determined. The bonds would have sold for $9 million if issued separately. Samson should record for paid-in capital – excess of par on the transaction in the amount of:
(A) $8 million
(B) $9 million
(C) $11 million
(D) $13 million