I think it's like this trousers.
FC: We want to let you know we are going to apply to go into administration
FL: OK, you know that this will trigger -10 points.
FC: Yup
FL: But we dont take 'em off you yet.
FC: OK?
FL: Yeah, we will wait until it actually happens. If you do end up appointing an administrator, we will then take your points away. If, by some miracle, you dont end up going into administration we can rescind the deduction. Got that?
FC: Ah, nice one dudes.