Question

Below is the common equity section (in millions) of Timeless Technology's last two year-end balance sheets:

2013 2012
Common stock $2,000 $1,000
Retained earnings 2,000 2,340
Total common equity $4,000 $3,340
The firm has never paid a dividend to its common stockholders. Which of the following statements is CORRECT?
a. The company's net income in 2013 was higher than in 2012.
b. The market price of the firm's stock doubled in 2013.
c. The firm issued common stock in 2013.
d. The firm had positive net income in both 2012 and 2013, but its net income in 2013 was lower than it was in 2012.
e. The company has more equity than debt on its balance sheet.

Answer 1

Answer: The firm issued common stock in 2013.

Step-by-step explanation:

Since the firm has never paid a dividend to its common stockholders, we can see that the firm issued common stock in 2013.

Looking clearly at the common equity section, we can see that there was an increase in the common stock from $1000 to $2000.

The reduction in the retained earnings from $2340 to $2000 also shows that there was a loss.

Based on the above scenarios, we can say that the firm issued common stock in 2013.