Section 645 | Creditor relationships: embedded derivatives which are options

(1)This section applies to a derivative contract of a company for an accounting period if each of conditions A to E is met.

(2)Condition A is that the derivative contract is a relevant contract to which the company is treated as a party under section 585(2) (loan relationships with embedded derivatives) because of a creditor relationship of the company.

(3)Condition B is that the derivative contract is treated as an option by section 585(3) (contract treated as option, future or contract for differences).

(4)Condition C is that the underlying subject matter of the derivative contract—

(a)is qualifying ordinary shares, or

(b)is mandatorily convertible preference shares.

(5)Condition D is that the company is not a party to the creditor relationship at any time in the accounting period for the purposes of a trade carried on by it.

(6)Condition E is that the company is not an excluded body.

(7)Where this section applies to a derivative contract, the asset representing the creditor relationship is treated for corporation tax purposes as not being a qualifying corporate bond.

(8)See also—

(a)section 647 (meaning of certain expressions in this section), and

(b)section 670 (treatment of net gains and losses on exercise of option).