Nature of Business and Significant Accounting Policies | Nature of Business and Significant Accounting Policies Nature of business: SiteOne Landscape Supply, Inc. is a supplier of irrigation supplies, fertilizer and control products, landscape accessories, nursery goods, hardscapes and outdoor lighting to green industry professionals. The Company also provides value-added consultative services to complement its product offering and to help customers operate and grow their businesses. Substantially all of SiteOne Landscape Supply, Inc.’s sales are to customers located in the United States of America (“U.S.”), with less than two percent of sales and total assets in Canada and other countries. As of December 31, 2017 , the Company had over 475 branches. Based on the nature of SiteOne Landscape Supply, Inc.’s products and customers’ business cycles, sales are significantly higher in the spring and summer months. Common Stock Split On April 29, 2016, the Company filed a Certificate of Amendment to amend and restate the Company’s Certificate of Incorporation in the State of Delaware, effecting an 11.6181 for 1 common stock split. Each stockholder’s percentage ownership and proportional voting power remained unchanged as a result of the stock split. All applicable share data, per share amounts and related information in the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto have been adjusted retroactively to give effect to the 11.6181 for 1 common stock split. Refinancing and Amendments of Term Loan and Special Cash Dividend On April 29, 2016, the Company refinanced the existing term loan facility (the “Prior Term Loan Facility”) with an amended and restated $275.0 million term loan facility maturing in April 2022 (the “Term Loan Facility”). On April 29, 2016, the proceeds from the Term Loan Facility were used to repay all $60.3 million of borrowings outstanding under the Prior Term Loan Facility, to repay $29.9 million of borrowings outstanding under the senior asset-based credit facility (the “ABL Facility”), and to pay fees and expenses associated with the refinancing transaction. On May 2, 2016, a one-time special cash dividend of $176.0 million was paid to existing holders of the Company’s common stock and cumulative convertible participating redeemable preferred stock (“Redeemable Convertible Preferred Stock”) as of April 29, 2016 out of the proceeds from the Refinancing of the Term Loan Facility. Of the $176.0 million paid to stockholders, $112.4 million was paid to holders of the Redeemable Convertible Preferred Stock in accordance with their right to participate in all distributions to common stockholders on an as-converted basis. The Redeemable Convertible Preferred Stock converted to common stock in accordance with its terms on May 16, 2016 resulting in the issuance by the Company of an additional 25,303,164 shares of its common stock which common shares are included in the weighted average common shares outstanding from that date forward. Prior to May 16, 2016, the Company’s earnings (loss) per share calculation reflected the impact of the Redeemable Convertible Preferred Stock. Since the special cash dividend was paid prior to conversion of the Redeemable Convertible Preferred Stock, the $112.4 million is reported as a reduction of net income attributable to common shares for the year ended January 1, 2017. In conjunction with the payment of the special cash dividend, the Company reduced the exercise price of certain outstanding options and made a cash payment of $2.8 million to certain holders of options to offset the dilutive impact of the special cash dividend. On November 23, 2016, the Company amended the Term Loan Facility to, among other things, (i) add an additional credit facility under the Term Loan Facility consisting of additional term loans (the “Tranche B Term Loans”) in an aggregate principal amount of $273.6 million and (ii) increase the aggregate principal amount of Tranche B Term Loans under the Term Loan Facility to $298.6 million pursuant to an increase supplement. Proceeds of the Tranche B Term Loans were used to, among other things, (i) repay in full the term loans outstanding under the Term Loan Facility immediately prior to effectiveness of the Term Loan Facility Amendments (the “Existing Term Loans”) and (ii) repay $21.0 million of borrowings outstanding under the ABL Facility. On May 24, 2017, the Company amended the Term Loan Facility (the “Second Amendment”) to, among other things, add an additional credit facility under the Term Loan Facility consisting of additional term loans (the “Tranche C Term Loans”) in an aggregate principal amount of $299.5 million . Proceeds of the Tranche C Term Loans were used to, among other things, repay in full the Tranche B Term Loans outstanding under the Term Loan Facility immediately prior to effectiveness of the Second Amendment and pay fees and expenses associated with the transaction. On December 12, 2017, the Company amended the Term Loan Facility (the “Third Amendment”) to, among other things, (i) add an additional credit facility under the Term Loan Facility consisting of additional term loans (the “Tranche D Term Loans”) in an aggregate principal amount of $298.0 million and (ii) increase the aggregate principal amount of Tranche D Term Loans under the Term Loan Facility to $350.0 million . Proceeds of the Tranche D Term Loans were used to, among other things, (i) repay in full the Tranche C Term Loans and (ii) repay approximately $50.7 million of borrowings outstanding under the ABL Facility. Initial Public Offering On May 11, 2016, the Company’s registration statement on Form S-1 (Registration No. 333-206444) relating to an initial public offering (“IPO”) of its common stock was declared effective by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). On May 17, 2016, the Company completed the IPO at a price to the public of $21.00 per share. In connection with the IPO, certain of the Company’s stockholders sold an aggregate of 10,000,000 shares of common stock. The underwriters also exercised their option to purchase an additional 1,500,000 shares of common stock, at the public offering price less the underwriting discounts and commissions. The selling stockholders received all of the net proceeds and bore all commissions and discounts from the sale of the Company’s common stock. The Company did not receive any proceeds from the IPO. Secondary Offerings On November 29, 2016, the Company’s registration statement on Form S-1 (Registration No. 333-214628) relating to a secondary offering (the “Secondary Offering”) of its common stock was declared effective by the SEC. On December 5, 2016, the Company completed the Secondary Offering at a price to the public of $33.00 per share. In connection with the Secondary Offering, certain of the Company’s stockholders sold an aggregate of 9,000,000 shares of common stock. The underwriters also exercised their option to purchase an additional 1,350,000 shares of common stock at the public offering price less the underwriting discounts and commissions. The selling stockholders received all of the net proceeds and bore all commissions and discounts from the sale of the Company’s common stock. The Company did not receive any proceeds from this secondary offering. On April 25, 2017, the Company’s registration statement on Form S-1 (Registration No. 333-217327) relating to a secondary offering of its common stock was declared effective by the SEC. On May 1, 2017, the Company completed this secondary offering at a price to the public of $47.50 per share. In connection with this secondary offering, certain of the Company’s stockholders sold an aggregate of 10,000,000 shares of common stock. The underwriters also exercised their option to purchase an additional 1,500,000 shares of common stock from the selling stockholders at the public offering price less the underwriting discounts and commissions. The selling stockholders received all of the net proceeds and bore all commissions and discounts from the sale of the Company’s common stock. The Company did not receive any proceeds from this secondary offering. On July 20, 2017, the Company’s shelf registration statement on Form S-3 (Registration No. 333-219370) became effective, registering the offering and sale from time to time, by certain selling stockholders, of 5,437,502 shares of the Company’s common stock. On July 26, 2017, the selling stockholders completed a secondary offering of all such shares at a price to the underwriter of $51.63 per share. The selling stockholders received all of the net proceeds and bore all commissions and discounts from the sale of the Company’s common stock. The Company did not receive any proceeds from this secondary offering. Basis of financial statement presentation: SiteOne Landscape Supply, Inc. (hereinafter, collectively with all its consolidated subsidiaries, referred to as the “Company” or individually as “Holdings”) indirectly owns 100% of the membership interest in SiteOne Landscape Supply Holding, LLC (referred to herein as “Landscape Holding”). Landscape Holding is parent and sole owner of SiteOne Landscape Supply, LLC (referred to herein as “Landscape”). Prior to the transaction described below, Deere & Company (“Deere”) was the sole owner of SiteOne Landscape Supply Holding, LLC. On December 23, 2013 (the “Closing Date”), the Company acquired 100% of the ownership interest in Landscape Holding from Deere in exchange for common shares of the Company initially representing 40% of the outstanding capital stock (on an as-converted basis) plus cash consideration of approximately $314 million , net of pre-closing and post-closing adjustments. In order to facilitate the transaction, the Company issued cumulative convertible participating redeemable preferred stock (“Redeemable Convertible Preferred Stock”) to Clayton, Dubilier & Rice, LLC (“CD&R”) for total consideration of $174 million initially representing 60% of the outstanding capital stock (on an as-converted basis). As part of the same transaction, Landscape Holding also acquired from Deere the affiliated company LESCO, Inc. (“LESCO”). The Company continues to be the sole owner of Landscape Holding. The aforementioned transactions described in this paragraph are referred to herein as the “CD&R Acquisition”. Following consummation of the secondary offering on July 26, 2017, CD&R and Deere no longer have an ownership interest in the Company. The Company’s chief operating decision maker (“CODM”) manages the business as a single reportable segment. Within the organizational framework, the same operational resources support multiple geographical regions and performance is evaluated primarily by the CODM at a consolidated level. The CODM also evaluates regional performance based on financial and operational measures and receives discrete financial information on a regional basis. Since all of the Company’s regions have similar operations and share similar economic characteristics, the Company aggregates regions into a single operating and reportable segment. These similarities include 1) long-term financial performance, 2) the nature of products and services, 3) the types of customers the Company sells to and 4) the distribution methods used. Further, all of the Company’s product categories have similar supply chain processes, classes of customers and economic characteristics. The accompanying audited financial statements of the Company included herein have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”). The Consolidated Statements of Operations, Comprehensive income (loss), Equity and Cash Flows for the Company are presented for the fiscal years ended December 31, 2017 , January 1, 2017 and January 3, 2016 . The consolidated financial statements for the Company include the assets and liabilities used in operating the Company’s business, including entities in which the Company owns or controls more than 50% of the voting shares. The Company owns 100% of all subsidiaries presented in these financial statements. All intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. Significant accounting policies: Use of estimates in the preparation of financial statements : The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Fiscal year : The Company’s fiscal year is a 52- or 53-week period ending on the Sunday nearest to December 31. The year ended December 31, 2017 includes 52 weeks. The year ended January 1, 2017 includes 52 weeks. The year ended January 3, 2016 includes 53 weeks. Cash and cash equivalents : Cash and cash equivalents include primarily cash on deposit with banks which, at times, may exceed federally insured limits. The Company has not experienced any losses in these accounts. Cash and cash equivalents also include unsettled credit card transactions. Accounts receivable : The Company carries accounts receivable at the original invoice amount less any charge-offs and the allowance for credit losses and doubtful accounts. Allowances for credit losses and doubtful accounts are maintained in amounts considered to be appropriate in relation to the receivables outstanding based on collection experience, economic conditions and credit risk quality. Receivables are written-off to the allowance when an account is considered uncollectible. Activity in the allowance for doubtful accounts for the periods was as follows (in millions): For the year For the year For the year Beginning balance $ 4.3 $ 3.6 $ 3.0 Provision (reduction) for allowance 2.0 1.1 1.0 Write-offs, net of recoveries (1.6 ) (0.4 ) (0.4 ) Ending balance $ 4.7 $ 4.3 $ 3.6 Inventory : The majority of the Company’s inventories are valued at the lower of cost or net realizable value, with cost determined by the first-in, first-out (“FIFO”) method. Inventory is primarily considered to be finished goods. The Company establishes a reserve for excess, slow-moving, and obsolete inventory that is equal to the difference between the cost and estimated net realizable value for that inventory. These reserves are based on a review of planned and historical sales. The reserve for obsolete and excess inventory was approximately $5.1 million and $4.8 million as of December 31, 2017 and January 1, 2017 , respectively. Property and equipment, net : Property and equipment is stated at cost less accumulated depreciation. Depreciation is computed on property and equipment using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets, as noted below. Leasehold improvements are depreciated over the lesser of their estimated useful lives or the remaining lease terms. Depreciation on property and equipment under capital lease is included in depreciation expense. Expenditures for replacement or major renewals of significant items are capitalized. Expenditures for maintenance, repairs and minor renewals are generally charged to expense as incurred. Asset Class Estimated Useful Life Buildings and improvements 20 years Branch equipment 2 to 12 years Furniture and fixtures 2 to 12 years Auto and truck 2 to 6 years Tooling 7 years Leasehold improvements Shorter of the estimated useful life or the term of the lease, considering renewal options expected to be exercised. Acquisitions : When the Company acquires a controlling financial interest in an entity or group of assets that are determined to meet the definition of a business, the acquisition method described in ASC Topic 805, Business Combinations, is applied. The Company allocates the purchase consideration paid to acquire the business to the assets and liabilities acquired based on estimated fair values at the acquisition date, with the excess of purchase price over the estimated fair value of the net assets acquired recorded as goodwill. If during the measurement period (a period not to exceed 12 months from the acquisition date) the Company receives additional information that existed as of the acquisition date but at the time of the original allocation described above was unknown, the Company makes the appropriate adjustment to the purchase price allocation in the reporting period in which the adjustment is identified. Goodwill impairment : Goodwill represents the acquired fair value of a business in excess of the fair values of tangible and identified intangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed. The Company tests goodwill on an annual basis as of July fiscal month end and additionally if an event occurs or circumstances change that would indicate the carrying amount may be impaired. Examples of such indicators include a significant change in the business climate, unexpected competition, loss of key personnel or a decline in the Company’s market capitalization below the Company’s net book value. The Company performs impairment assessments at the reporting unit level, which is defined as an operating segment or one level below an operating segment, also known as a component. With the issuance of Accounting Standards Update 2017-04 Intangibles-Goodwill and Other (Topic 350): Simplifying the Test for Goodwill Impairment (“ASU 2017-04”) in January 2017, and adopted by the Company in July 2017 with its annual goodwill impairment test, the impairment test is now a single-step process. The process requires the Company to estimate and compare the fair value of a reporting unit to its carrying amount, including goodwill. If the fair value exceeds the carrying amount, the goodwill is not considered impaired. To the extent a reporting unit’s carrying amount exceeds its fair value, the reporting unit’s goodwill is deemed impaired, and an impairment charge is recognized based on the excess of a reporting unit’s carrying amount over its fair value . No impairment occurred during the periods presented. See Note 4 for a more detailed description of goodwill. Intangible assets, net : Intangible assets include customer relationships, and trademarks and other, acquired through acquisitions. Intangibles assets with finite useful lives are amortized on an accelerated method or a straight-line of amortization over their estimated useful lives. An accelerated amortization method reflecting the pattern in which the asset will be consumed is utilized if that pattern can be reliably determined. If that pattern cannot be reliably determined, a straight-line amortization method is used. The Company considers the period of expected cash flows and underlying data used to measure the fair value of the intangible assets when selecting a useful life. Refer to Note 4 for a more detailed description of intangible asset amortization. Impairment of Long-lived assets : Long-lived assets, primarily property and equipment, finite-lived intangible assets and long-term contracts included in other assets, are evaluated for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate the carrying value of an asset group may not be recoverable. The recoverability of an asset group is measured by a comparison of the carrying amount of the asset group to its future undiscounted cash flows. If the recoverability test indicates the asset group balances are not recoverable, the Company would recognize an impairment charge to reduce the long-lived asset balances based on the fair value of the asset group. The amount of such impairment would be charged to operations in the current period. There were no impairment charges recognized during the years ended December 31, 2017 , January 1, 2017 and January 3, 2016 . Fair value measurement : Fair value is defined as an exit price, representing an amount that would be received to sell an asset or the amount paid to transfer a liability in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date. The inputs used to measure fair value are prioritized into the following three-tiered value hierarchy: • Level 1: Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities. • Level 2: Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for similar assets or liabilities, unadjusted quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active or inputs, other than quoted prices in active markets, which are observable either directly or indirectly. • Level 3: Unobservable inputs for which there is little or no market data. The hierarchy is based upon the transparency of inputs to the valuation of an asset or liability as of the measurement date. The classification of fair value measurement within the hierarchy is based upon the lowest level of input that is significant to the measurement. The Company’s financial instruments consist of cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivables, forward-starting interest rate swap contracts and long-term debt. The variable interest rate on the long-term debt is reflective of current market borrowing rates. As such, the Company has determined that the carrying value of these financial instruments approximates fair value. Interest Rate Swaps: The Company utilizes interest rate swap contracts to reduce its exposure to fluctuations in variable interest rates for future interest payments on its syndicated senior Term Loan Facility. For determining the fair value of the interest rate swap contracts, the Company uses significant observable market data or assumptions (Level 2 inputs) that market participants would use in pricing similar assets or liabilities, including assumptions about counterparty risk. The fair value estimates reflect an income approach based on the terms of the interest rate swap contracts and inputs corroborated by observable market data including interest rate curves. The Company has designated these swaps as cash flow hedges, for which the Company records the effective portions of changes in their fair value, net of tax, in other comprehensive income (loss). To the extent the interest rate swaps are determined to be ineffective, the Company recognizes the changes in the estimated fair value of the swaps in earnings. Revenue recognition : The Company recognize revenue when the following four basic criteria are met: (1) persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists; (2) delivery has occurred or services have been rendered; (3) the price to the buyer is fixed or determinable; and (4) collectability is reasonably assured. Sales of products are recorded when the sales price is determinable and the risks and rewards of ownership are transferred to independent parties. This transfer occurs primarily when goods are picked up by a customer at the branch or when goods are delivered to a customer location. In all cases, when a sale is recorded by the Company, no significant uncertainty exists surrounding the purchaser’s obligation to pay. Returns are estimated and accrued at the time a sale is recognized. The Company makes appropriate provisions based on experience for costs such as doubtful receivables and sales incentives. The Company also has entered into agency agreements with certain of its suppliers whereby the Company operates as a sales agent of those suppliers. The suppliers retain title to their merchandise until it is sold by the Company and determine the prices at which the Company can sell the suppliers’ merchandise. As such, the Company recognizes these agency sales on a net basis and records only the product margin as commission revenue within Net sales. Sales incentives : The Company offers certain customers rebates which are accrued based on sales volumes. In addition, the Company offers a points-based reward program whereby reward points can be redeemed for merchandise or credit on account (such as gift cards or vacation trips). The Company accrues a liability for this program based on sales volumes and an estimate of points that will be redeemed before expiration. Liabilities for these sales incentives are included in Accrued Liabilities. Sales taxes : The Company collects and remits taxes assessed by different governmental authorities that are both imposed on and concurrent with revenue producing transactions between the Company and its customers. These taxes may include sales, use, value-added and some excise taxes. The Company reports the collection of these taxes on a net basis (excluded from sales). Cost of goods sold : Cost of goods sold includes all inventory costs, such as purchase price from suppliers, net of any rebates received, as well as inbound freight and handling, and other costs associated with the inventory and is exclusive of the cost to deliver the products to customers. Shipping and handling costs : Shipping and handling costs associated with inbound freight are included in Cost of goods sold. Warranty Reserves: Provisions for estimated warranty costs for the return of nursery product are provided for in the same period the related sales are recorded. The Company offers product warranties on selected nursery items. The warranty reserve is based on historical and current trends. The warranty reserve included in Accrued liabilities was approximately $0.5 million and $0.4 million as of December 31, 2017 and January 1, 2017 , respectively. Leases: The Company leases the majority of its facilities and enters into various other operating lease agreements in conducting its business. At the inception of each lease, the Company evaluates the lease agreement to determine whether the lease is an operating or capital lease. Operating lease expenses are recognized in the statements of operations on a straight-line basis over the term of the related lease. Some of the Company’s lease agreements may contain renewal options, tenant improvement allowances, rent holidays or rent escalation clauses. When such items are included in a lease agreement, the Company records a deferred rent asset or liability on the consolidated balance sheets equal to the difference between the rent expense and cash rent payments. The cost of property and equipment acquired under capital lease arrangements represents the lesser of the present value of the minimum lease payments or the fair value of the leased asset as of the inception of the lease. Advertising costs : Advertising costs are charged to expense as incurred and were approximately $2.1 million , $0.9 million , and $0.4 million , during the years ended December 31, 2017 , January 1, 2017 and January 3, 2016 , respectively. Stock-based compensation : The Company applies the fair value method to recognize compensation expense for stock-based awards. Using this method, the estimated grant-date fair value of the award is recognized on a straight-line basis over the requisite service period based on the portion of the award that is expected to vest. Stock-based compensation expense for restricted stock units is measured based on the fair value of the Company’s common stock on the grant date. The Company utilizes the Black-Scholes option pricing model to estimate the grant-date fair value of option awards. The exercise price of option awards is set to equal the estimated fair value of the common stock at the date of the grant. The following weighted-average assumptions are also used to calculate the estimated fair value of option awards: • Expected volatility: The expected volatility of the Company’s shares is estimated using the historical stock price volatility over the most recent period commensurate with the estimated expected term of the awards. • Expected term: For employee stock option awards, the Company determines the weighted average expected term equal to the weighted period between the vesting period and the contract life of all outstanding options. • Dividend yield: The Company has not paid dividends and does not anticipate paying a cash dividend in the foreseeable future and, accordingly, uses an expected dividend yield of zero . • Risk-free interest rate: The Company bases the risk-free interest rate on the implied yield available on a U.S. Treasury note with a term equal to the estimated expected term of the awards. Refer to Note 6 for further details regarding stock-based compensation. Other income : Other income consists primarily of financing charges and net gain/loss on sale of assets. Income taxes : The Company files a consolidated federal income tax return and files both combined or unitary state income tax returns as well as separate state income tax returns in certain jurisdictions. Deferred taxes are provided on an asset and liability method in which deferred tax assets are recognized for deductible temporary differences and operating loss and tax credit carry forwards, and deferred tax liabilities are recognized for taxable temporary differences. Temporary differences are the differences between the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and their tax basis. Deferred tax assets are reduced by a valuation allowance when, in the opinion of management, it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are adjusted for the effects of changes in tax laws and rates on the date of enactment. Realization of deferred tax assets is dependent upon sufficient future taxable income. The Company’s operations involve dealing with uncertainties and judgments in the application of complex tax regulations in a multitude of jurisdictions. The Company reports a liability for unrecognized tax benefits resulting from uncertain tax positions taken or expected to be taken in a tax return based on its estimate of whether, and the extent to which, additional taxes will be due. The Company recognizes interest, if any, related to unrecognized tax benefits within the Interest and other non-operating expenses line item, and recognizes penalties in Selling, general and administrative expenses. In December 2017, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (the “2017 Tax Act”) was enacted. The 2017 Tax Act includes a number of changes to existing U.S. tax laws that impact the Company, most notably a reduction of the U.S. corporate income tax rate from 35% to 21%, which required the Company to re-measure certain deferred tax assets and liabilities in the reporting period in which the 2017 Tax Act was signed into law, a one-time transition tax on certain foreign earnings that were previously deferred, and immediate expensing for certain assets placed into service after September 27, 2017. The Company recognized the income tax effects of the 2017 Tax Act in its 2017 financial statements in accordance with Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 118, which provides SEC staff guidance for the application of ASC Topic 740, Income Taxes . At December 31, 2017, the Company has not completed its accounting for the tax effects of enactment of the 2017 Tax Act. In certain instances, however, the Company has made a reasonable estimate (provisional amount) of the effects with respect to existing deferred tax balances and the one-time transition tax. In other cases, the Company has not been able to make a reasonable estimate and continues to account for those items based on existing accounting under ASC Topic 740, and the provisions of the tax laws that were in effect prior to enactment. In all cases, the Company will continue to make and refine its calculations as additional analysis is completed, and provisional estimates may also be affected as the Company gains a more thorough understanding of the 2017 Tax Act. See Note 8 for further information pertaining to income taxes. Foreign currency translation : The functional currency for the Company’s Canadian operations is the Canadian dollar, the local currency. The assets and liabilities of these operations are translated into U.S. dollars at the end of the period exchange rates. The revenues and expenses are translated at average exchange rates for the period. The gains or losses from these translations are recorded in other comprehensive income (loss). Gains or losses recognized on transactions denominated in a currency other than the functional currency are included in net income (loss). Beneficial conversion features : The Company had issued Redeemable Convertible Preferred Stock with dividends that were paid-in-kind during the years ended January 3, 2016 and December 28, 2014. The Company recorded paid-in-kind dividends at carrying value on the issuance date. The paid-in-kind dividends |