In: Accounting
. Jasper Corp, has the following Stockholders’ Equity account balances and activity for Year 2.
Net income |
$14,655,000 |
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Retained earnings |
$16,500,000 |
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Preferred stock shares outstanding |
2,000 |
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Common stock shares outstanding at January 1, Year 2 |
7,375,000 |
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Additional Common shares issued at July 1, Year 2 |
30,000 |
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4-for-1 stock split at December 31, Year 2 |
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Preferred Dividends |
$10,000 |
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Common Dividends |
$75,000 |
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Year 1 EPS |
$3.60 |
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Earnings per share = __________________ / ___________________* = ________
* Compute Denominator: Weighted average common shares outstanding
Date |
Shares |
Portion of year |
Weighted Average Shares |
January 1, Y2 |
7,375,000 |
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July 1, Y2 |
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Weighted Average December 31 before split |
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Stock split 4-for-1 |
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*Total Weighted Average, 12/31/Y2 |
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Note: Year 1 restated |
$3.60 / 4 =_____ |
Is performance better or worse (circle) in Year 2 $ _____ as compared to Year 1 $ _____ ? Why?