Exam 17: Sharing Firm Wealth: Dividends, Share Repurchases, and Other Payouts

Suppose a firm has a retention ratio of 35 percent, net income of $35 million, and 10 million shares outstanding. What would be the dividend per share paid out on the firm's stock?

JAY Corp. is expected to pay a dividend of $5.00 per year indefinitely. If the appropriate rate of return on this stock is 13 percent per year, and the stock consistently goes ex-dividend 30 days before the dividend payment date, what will be the expected maximum price in light of the dividend payment logistics?

If a firm has retained earnings of $10 million, a common shares account of $15 million, and additional paid-in-capital of $5 million, how much would be transferred in (or out) of these accounts in response to a 50 percent stock dividend, respectively?

If a firm has retained earnings of $4 million, a common shares account of $7 million, and additional paid-in-capital of $3 million, how much would be transferred in (or out) of these accounts in response to a 20 percent stock dividend, respectively?

If a firm has retained earnings of $20 million, a common shares account of $40 million, and additional paid-in-capital of $10 million, how much would be transferred in (or out) of these accounts in response to a 30 percent stock dividend, respectively?

What important tax-based reason suggests why some investors might prefer capital gains?

A firm has retained earnings of $10 million, a common shares account of $1 million, and additional paid-in-capital of $4 million, and the firm just paid a 10 percent stock dividend. Assume that fair market value is reflected in the relative size of both the common shares account and the additional paid-in-capital account. What are the new levels in each account?

Cups N Saucers, Inc. normally pays a quarterly dividend. The last such dividend paid was $1.00, all future quarterly dividends are expected to grow at 7 percent, and the firm faces a required rate of return on equity of 15 percent. If the firm just announced that the next dividend will be an extraordinary dividend of $3.00 per share that is not expected to affect any other future dividends, what should the stock price be?

Suppose a firm pays total dividends of $5,000 out of net income of $250,000. What would the firm's retention ratio be?

Suppose a firm has a retention ratio of 15 percent, net income of $60 million, and 15 million shares outstanding. What would be the dividend per share paid out on the firm's stock?

If a firm has retained earnings of $20 million, a common shares account of $25 million, and additional paid-in-capital of $15 million, how much would be transferred in (or out) of these accounts in response to a 15 percent stock dividend, respectively?

Which of the following is correct?

Balloons, Inc. normally pays a quarterly dividend. The last such dividend paid was $0.80, all future quarterly dividends are expected to grow at 8 percent, and the firm faces a required rate of return on equity of 13 percent. If the firm just announced that the next dividend will be an extraordinary dividend of $2.00 per share that is not expected to affect any other future dividends, what should the stock price be?

Choc Hut, Inc. normally pays a quarterly dividend. The last such dividend paid was $1.50, all future quarterly dividends are expected to grow at 6 percent, and the firm faces a required rate of return on equity of 18 percent. If the firm just announced that the next dividend will be an extraordinary dividend of $5.00 per share that is not expected to affect any other future dividends, what should the stock price be?

As the number of days until the next dividend decreases, what will happen to the present value of the stock?

GBH Inc. is planning on announcing a 7-for-3 stock split. The stock is currently trading at $119 per share. Based on this information, what will be the new stock price?

Which of the following is an exchange of existing shares for a different (usually larger) number of "new shares," with proportionately different par and market values?

Brady inherited 1,000 shares of LNM, Inc. The stock is selling in the market for $177 per share and the company is contemplating a 2-for-6 stock split. Given this information, which of the following statements is correct?

A firm has retained earnings of $11 million, a common shares account of $2 million, and additional paid-in-capital of $6 million, and the firm just paid a 5 percent stock dividend. Assume that fair market value is reflected in the relative size of both the common shares account and the additional paid-in-capital account. Which of the following statements is correct?

Which of the following can be a benefit of the clientele effect?