Cash versus stock dividend Milwaukee Tool has the following stockholders' equity account. The firm's common stock currently sells for $3.98 per share.
Preferred stock |
$91,000 |
Common stock
(100,000 shares at $1.07 par) |
107,000 |
Paid-in capital in excess of par |
211,000 |
Retained earnings |
320,000 |
Total stockholders' equity |
$729,000 |
a. Show the effects on the firm of a cash dividend of $0.10 per share.
b. Show the effects on the firm of a 55% stock dividend.
c. Compare the effects in parts a and b. What are the significant differences between the two methods of paying dividends?
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