The stockholders’ equity accounts of Bramble Corp. on January 1, 2017, were as follows. Preferred Stock...

The stockholders’ equity accounts of Bramble Corp. on January 1, 2017, were as follows.

Preferred Stock (7%, $100 par noncumulative, 5,000 shares authorized)		$300,000
Common Stock ($4 stated value, 300,000 shares authorized)		1,000,000
Paid-in Capital in Excess of Par Value—Preferred Stock		15,000
Paid-in Capital in Excess of Stated Value—Common Stock		480,000
Retained Earnings		688,500
Treasury Stock (5,000 common shares)		40,000

During 2017, the corporation had the following transactions and events pertaining to its stockholders’ equity.

Feb.	1	Issued 5,000 shares of common stock for $35,000.
Mar.	20	Purchased 1,000 additional shares of common treasury stock at $8 per share.
Oct.	1	Declared a 7% cash dividend on preferred stock, payable November 1.
Nov.	1	Paid the dividend declared on October 1.
Dec.	1	Declared a $0.40 per share cash dividend to common stockholders of record on December 15, payable December 31, 2017.
Dec.	31	Determined that net income for the year was $283,900. Paid the dividend declared on December 1.

Calculate the payout ratio, earnings per share, and return on common stockholders’ equity. (Round answers to 2 decimal places)

Solutions

Expert Solution

Solution:

Calculation of the Payout Ratio, Earnings Per Share and Return on common Stockholder's Equity:

Payout Ratio:

Therefore, the Payout Ratio is 35.08%.

Earnings Per Share:

Therefore, the Earnings Per Share is $1.06.

Return on Common Stockholders Equity:

Therefore, the Return on Common Stockholder's Equity is 11.85%.

ekkarill92 answered 10 months ago

Next > < Previous

Related Solutions

The stockholders’ equity accounts of Bramble Corp. on January 1, 2017, were as follows. Preferred Stock...

The stockholders’ equity accounts of Bramble Corp. on January 1, 2017, were as follows. Preferred Stock (7%, $100 par noncumulative, 14,000 shares authorized) $840,000 Common Stock ($4 stated value, 840,000 shares authorized) 2,800,000 Paid-in Capital in Excess of Par Value—Preferred Stock 42,000 Paid-in Capital in Excess of Stated Value—Common Stock 1,344,000 Retained Earnings 1,926,400 Treasury Stock (14,000 common shares) 112,000 During 2017, the corporation had the following transactions and events pertaining to its stockholders’ equity. Feb. 1 Issued 14,000 shares...

The stockholders’ equity accounts of Bramble Corp. on January 1, 2022, were as follows. Preferred Stock...

The stockholders’ equity accounts of Bramble Corp. on January 1, 2022, were as follows. Preferred Stock (7%, $100 par noncumulative, 4,500 shares authorized) $270,000 Common Stock ($4 stated value, 270,000 shares authorized) 900,000 Paid-in Capital in Excess of Par Value—Preferred Stock 13,500 Paid-in Capital in Excess of Stated Value—Common Stock 432,000 Retained Earnings 619,200 Treasury Stock (4,500 common shares) 36,000 During 2022, the corporation had the following transactions and events pertaining to its stockholders’ equity. Feb. 1 Issued 4,500 shares...

The stockholders’ equity accounts of Ayayai Corp. on January 1, 2017, were as follows. Preferred Stock...

The stockholders’ equity accounts of Ayayai Corp. on January 1, 2017, were as follows. Preferred Stock ( 7%, $ 100 par noncumulative, 4,200 shares authorized) $ 252,000 Common Stock ($ 3 stated value, 336,000 shares authorized) 840,000 Paid-in Capital in Excess of Par Value—Preferred Stock 12,600 Paid-in Capital in Excess of Stated Value—Common Stock 537,600 Retained Earnings 691,500 Treasury Stock ( 4,200 common shares) 33,600 During 2017, the corporation had the following transactions and events pertaining to its stockholders’ equity. Feb. 1...

The stockholders’ equity accounts of Whispering Winds Corp. on January 1, 2017, were as follows. Preferred...

The stockholders’ equity accounts of Whispering Winds Corp. on January 1, 2017, were as follows. Preferred Stock (7%, $100 par noncumulative, 4,650 shares authorized) $279,000 Common Stock ($5 stated value, 306,000 shares authorized) 1,274,999 Paid-in Capital in Excess of Par Value—Preferred Stock 13,950 Paid-in Capital in Excess of Stated Value—Common Stock 489,600 Retained Earnings 699,500 Treasury Stock (4,650 common shares) 37,200 During 2017, the corporation had the following transactions and events pertaining to its stockholders’ equity. Feb. 1 Issued 4,860...

The stockholders’ equity accounts of Pina Colada Corp. on January 1, 2017, were as follows. Preferred...

The stockholders’ equity accounts of Pina Colada Corp. on January 1, 2017, were as follows. Preferred Stock ( 7%, $ 100 par noncumulative, 4,150 shares authorized) $ 249,000 Common Stock ($ 5 stated value, 345,000 shares authorized) 1,437,499 Paid-in Capital in Excess of Par Value—Preferred Stock 12,450 Paid-in Capital in Excess of Stated Value—Common Stock 552,000 Retained Earnings 694,000 Treasury Stock ( 4,150 common shares) 33,200 During 2017, the corporation had the following transactions and events pertaining to its stockholders’ equity. Feb....

The stockholders’ equity accounts of Pina Colada Corp. on January 1, 2017, were as follows. Preferred...

The stockholders’ equity accounts of Pina Colada Corp. on January 1, 2017, were as follows. Preferred Stock (7%, $100 par noncumulative, 4,150 shares authorized) $249,000 Common Stock ($5 stated value, 345,000 shares authorized) 1,437,499 Paid-in Capital in Excess of Par Value—Preferred Stock 12,450 Paid-in Capital in Excess of Stated Value—Common Stock 552,000 Retained Earnings 694,000 Treasury Stock (4,150 common shares) 33,200 During 2017, the corporation had the following transactions and events pertaining to its stockholders’ equity. Feb. 1 Issued 4,540...

The stockholders’ equity accounts of Sheffield Corp. on January 1, 2022, were as follows. Preferred Stock...

The stockholders’ equity accounts of Sheffield Corp. on January 1, 2022, were as follows. Preferred Stock (8%, $100 par noncumulative, 5,000 shares authorized) $450,000 Common Stock ($10 stated value, 800,000 shares authorized) 1,550,000 Paid-in Capital in Excess of Par Value—Preferred Stock 67,000 Paid-in Capital in Excess of Stated Value —Common Stock 800,000 Retained Earnings 810,000 Treasury Stock (8,400 common shares) 67,200 During 2022, the corporation had the following transactions and events pertaining to its stockholders’ equity. Mar 1 Issued 6,000...

The stockholders’ equity accounts of Riverbed Corp on January 1, 2022, were as follows. Preferred Stock...

The stockholders’ equity accounts of Riverbed Corp on January 1, 2022, were as follows. Preferred Stock (7%, $100 par noncumulative, 15,000 shares authorized) $900,000 Common Stock ($4 stated value, 900,000 shares authorized) 3,000,000 Paid-in Capital in Excess of Par Value—Preferred Stock 45,000 Paid-in Capital in Excess of Stated Value—Common Stock 1,440,000 Retained Earnings 2,064,000 Treasury Stock (15,000 common shares) 120,000 During 2022, the corporation had the following transactions and events pertaining to its stockholders’ equity. Feb. 1 Issued 15,000 shares...

The stockholders’ equity accounts of Flounder Corp. on January 1, 2022, were as follows. Preferred Stock...

The stockholders’ equity accounts of Flounder Corp. on January 1, 2022, were as follows. Preferred Stock (7%, $100 par noncumulative, 7,500 shares authorized) $450,000 Common Stock ($4 stated value, 450,000 shares authorized) 1,500,000 Paid-in Capital in Excess of Par Value—Preferred Stock 22,500 Paid-in Capital in Excess of Stated Value—Common Stock 720,000 Retained Earnings 1,032,000 Treasury Stock (7,500 common shares) 60,000 During 2022, the corporation had the following transactions and events pertaining to its stockholders’ equity. Feb. 1 Issued 7,500 shares...

The stockholders’ equity accounts of Riverbed Corp on January 1, 2022, were as follows. Preferred Stock...

Subjects