16. Use this information for Kellman Company to answer the question that follow.

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16.

Use this information for Kellman Company to answer the question that follow.

The balance sheets at the end of each of the first two years of operations indicate the following:

Using the balance sheets for Kellman Company, if net income is $250,000 and interest expense is $30,000 for Year 2, what are the earnings per share on common stock for Year 2?

Kellman Company Year 2 Year 1 Total current assets $600,000 $560,000 Total investments 60,000 40,000 Total property, plant, and equipment 900,000 700,000 Total current liabilities 125,000 65,000 Total long-term liabilities 350,000 250,000 Preferred 9% stock, $100 par 100,000 100,000 Common stock, $10 par 600,000 600,000 Paid-in capital in excess of par—Common stock 75,000 75,000 Retained earnings 310,000 210,000

Explanation / Answer

Annual preferred dividends = 100000*9% = $9000 Earnings per share on common stock =(250000-9000)/60000= $4.02 (rounded off)

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