To allow negative Distributions, there is a config setting that must be enabled.

Go to Admin > General Settings > Investors > Allow Negative Distribution

The Distribution is carried out in the normal way, with the addition of a new field called Negative BCF this means Negative Balance Carried Forward and is used in calculating the final distribution figure.

If the final Distribution figure is a negative one, the Perform Distribution button is still available (providing the Allow Negative Distribution config has been ticked).

Before a negative distribution is processed the user must click Yes the below message window.

As noted, negative distributions do not generate payments to Investors.

Please be advised that if a previous distribution had resulted in a negative balance this will be carried forward into the next distribution.

Additionally, in the Nominal Report (the excel file that is generated by the Distribution), if there is a balance to be carried forward it will be referred to as Starting Balance.