Marigold Corp. has outstanding 595000 shares of $2 par common
stock and 113000 shares of no-par 5% preferred stock with a stated
value of $5. The preferred stock is cumulative and
nonparticipating. Dividends have been paid in every year except the
past two years and the current year.
Assuming that $218000 will be distributed as a dividend in the
current year, how much will the common stockholders receive?
$189750. |
$161500. |
Zero. |
$133250. |
Correct Option D i.e. $133250 | ||
Total Dividend distributed | 218,000 | |
Less: Dividend to first year of Proffered stockholder | 28,250 | ((113000*5)*5%) |
Less: Dividend to second year of Proffered stockholder | 28,250 | ((113000*5)*5%) |
Less: Dividend to third year of Proffered stockholder | 28,250 | ((113000*5)*5%) |
Net dividend portion distributed to common stockholders | 133,250 | |
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