A corporation has an estimated liquidation value (after all prior claims have been satisfied) of $3,000,000, $1,500,000 from fixed assets, and $1,500,000 from current assets. The firm's value as a going concern is $4,000,000. The firm's current capital structure is as follows: Debentures - $5,000,000 Mortgage Bonds - 2,000,000 Preferred Stock - 1,000,000 Common Stock - 4,000,000 Total = $12,000,000 *Secured by fixed assets.

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A corporation has an estimated liquidation value (after all prior claims have been satisfied) of
$3,000,000, $1,500,000 from fixed assets, and $1,500,000 from current assets. The firm's value as a
going concern is $4,000,000. The firm's current capital structure is as follows:

Debentures - $5,000,000
Mortgage Bonds - 2,000,000
Preferred Stock - 1,000,000
Common Stock - 4,000,000
Total = $12,000,000
*Secured by fixed assets.

Prepare a table indicating the amount, if any, to be distributed to each claimant, in the event of
liquidation.

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