Academic Integrity: tutoring, explanations, and feedback — we don’t complete graded work or submit on a student’s behalf.

Owl Co. issued 200,000 shares of $20 par common stock and 10,000 shares of $100

ID: 2511068 • Letter: O

Question

Owl Co. issued 200,000 shares of $20 par common stock and 10,000 shares of $100 par 8% cumulative preferred stock. If Owl declares current year dividends of $300,000 when there are $50,000 of dividends in arrears, how much will common shareholders receive? $170,000 $130,000 $270,000 $220,000 Owl Co. issued 200,000 shares of $20 par common stock and 10,000 shares of $100 par 8% cumulative preferred stock. If Owl declares current year dividends of $300,000 when there are $50,000 of dividends in arrears, how much will common shareholders receive? $170,000 $130,000 $270,000 $220,000 Owl Co. issued 200,000 shares of $20 par common stock and 10,000 shares of $100 par 8% cumulative preferred stock. If Owl declares current year dividends of $300,000 when there are $50,000 of dividends in arrears, how much will common shareholders receive? $170,000 $130,000 $270,000 $220,000

Explanation / Answer

Answer is $170,000

Explanation:

Total Dividend declared: $300,000

Less: Prefered dividend (1000,000*8%): $80,000

Less: Dividend arrears $50,000

Dividend to Common Stockholders: $170,000