Question

Novak Corp. has 6000 shares of 5%, $100 par value, cumulative preferred stock and 12000 shares of $1 par value common stock outstanding at December 31, 2020. There were no dividends declared in 2018. The board of directors declares and pays a $55800 dividend in 2019 and in 2020. What is the amount of dividends received by the common stockholders in 2020

Answer 1

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Step-by-step explanation:

Given the above data,

Preferred shares = 6,000 shares × $100 = $600,000

Dividend on preference shares = $600,000 × 5% = $30,000 per year

Dividend declared in 2019

= $55,800

Preferred dividend in 2019 = $30,000 × 2 = $60,000

Dividend declared in 2020 =$55,800

Preferred dividend declared in 2020 = $30,000 + $4,200 = $34,200

Dividend paid to common stock holders = $55,800 - $34,200 = $21,600