The equity sections from Atticus Group’s 2015 and 2016 year-end balance sheets f
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The equity sections from Atticus Group’s 2015 and 2016 year-end balance sheets follow. Stockholders’ Equity (December 31, 2015) Common stock—$5 par value, 50,000 shares authorized, 35,000 shares issued and outstanding $ 175,000 Paid-in capital in excess of par value, common stock 135,000 Retained earnings 340,000 Total stockholders’ equity $ 650,000 Stockholders’ Equity (December 31, 2016) Common stock—$5 par value, 50,000 shares authorized, 41,400 shares issued, 3,000 shares in treasury $ 207,000 Paid-in capital in excess of par value, common stock 192,600 Retained earnings ($50,000 restricted by treasury stock) 440,000 839,600 Less cost of treasury stock (50,000 ) Total stockholders’ equity $ 789,600 The following transactions and events affected its equity during year 2016. Jan. 5 Declared a $0.50 per share cash dividend, date of record January 10. Mar. 20 Purchased treasury stock for cash. Apr. 5 Declared a $0.50 per share cash dividend, date of record April 10. July 5 Declared a $0.50 per share cash dividend, date of record July 10. July 31 Declared a 20% stock dividend when the stock’s market value is $14 per share. Aug. 14 Issued the stock dividend that was declared on July 31. Oct. 5 Declared a $0.50 per share cash dividend, date of record October 10.
How many common shares are outstanding on each cash dividend date?
What is the total dollar amount for each of the four cash dividends?
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What is the amount of the capitalization of retained earnings for the stock dividend?
4 What is the per share cost of the treasury stock purchased? (Round your answer to 2 decimal
Required: 1.How many common shares are outstanding on each cash dividend date?
2.What is the total dollar amount for each of the four cash dividends?
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What is the amount of the capitalization of retained earnings for the stock dividend?
4 What is the per share cost of the treasury stock purchased? (Round your answer to 2 decimal
Explanation / Answer
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3) the amount of the capitalization of retained earnings for the stock dividend is = 32000 * $14 = $89600
4) the per share cost of the treasury stock purchased = $50000 / 3000 = $16.67 per share
Cash dividend on Outstanding Common Stock Jan 10 35000 shares Apr 10 32000 shares (being 3000 treasury stock) July 10 32000 shares (being 3000 treasury stock) Oct 10 32000+6400=38400 shares (being 3000 treasury stock)Related Questions
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