The cost basis of SIAF-shares might become negative if one applies even a remotely proper valuation of TRW, and it will be a mess anyways. If we do lower our cost basis for SIAF then we might get a tax deduction from capital losses if you sell now, which wouldn't be in the tax authorities interest (and this will last at least 2-3 years!)
I think I'll end up writing a comment on my tax returns and leave it up to to the tax authorities to decide
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