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Understanding "mezzanine” equity

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Text us your thoughts on this episodeNext up in our miniseries on accounting for financing transactions is mezzanine equity. When an instrument is presented as mezzanine equity, it is not permanent equity or a liability. We explain what that means and provide an overview of how to account for it as well as the financial statement impacts.In this episode, we discuss:1:56 - Background and the associated SEC guidance on mezzanine equity3:52 - When mezzanine equity presentation is appropriate 27:20 - Measurement36:20 - Extinguishment38:13 - EPS impactsFor more information on these topics, read chapter 7 of our Financing transactions guide. Also, check out other episodes in our miniseries covering Accounting for preferred stock from issuance to retirement and Share repurchases – The type of arrangement matters. Additionally, follow this podcast on your favorite podcast app for more episodes.Chip Currie is a partner in PwC’s National office with nearly 30 years of experience assisting companies in resolving complex