On December 31, 2018, Adelphi Corporation has outstanding 500 shares of $100 par value, 5% cumulative and nonparticipating preferred stock, and 8,000 shares of $10 par value common stock. Preferred dividends were paid in 2016 but were not paid in 2017. During 2018, Alpha distributed $40,000 in dividends. Use this information to determine for 2018 the dollar amount of dividends that will be distributed per Common Share. Round answer to closest cent.
Answer | ||
Particulars | Amounts | |
Total dividend paid | $40,000 | |
Less: Preference Dividend | ||
Previous Year Preference Dividend (2017) | $ 2,500 | = 500*100*5% |
Current Year Preference Dividend (2018) | $ 2,500 | = 500*100*5% |
Dividend paid to Common Share (B/f) | $35,000 | |
Dividend per common Share (35000/8000) | $ 4.38 | (rounded off) |
* Since preference shares are cummulative, dividend for previous year require to disrtibute. |
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