diff --git a/src/lib/commands/scut.c b/src/lib/commands/scut.c
index 874721ec..2e04c132 100644
--- a/src/lib/commands/scut.c
+++ b/src/lib/commands/scut.c
@@ -91,7 +91,7 @@ scuttle_tradeship(struct shpstr *sp, int interactive)
 
 	if (sect.sct_own != sp->shp_own) {
 	    ally_cash = cash * trade_ally_cut;
-	    cash *= (1.0 + trade_ally_bonus);
+	    cash *= (1.0 + trade_ally_bonus);
 	}
     }