What event causes a floating charge to 'crystallise'?

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The company purchases new inventory.

The company goes into liquidation or a receiver is appointed.

The company pays a dividend to its shareholders.

The charge is registered at Companies House.

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Identify the trigger events that convert a floating charge to a fixed charge.

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B.The company goes into liquidation or a receiver is appointed.✓ Correct

A floating charge 'hovers' over a class of assets, allowing the company to deal with them in the ordinary course of business. It crystallises (attaches to the specific assets held at that time) upon certain events, such as liquidation, receivership, or cessation of business.

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Confusing the creation/registration of the charge with its crystallisation.

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