omestead Oil Corp. was incorporated on January 1, 2019, and issued the following stock for cash: 710,000 shares of no-par common stock were authorized; 140,000 shares were issued on January 1, 2019, at $19.00 per share. 290,000 shares of $100 par value, 8.50% cumulative, preferred stock were authorized; 62,000 shares were issued on January 1, 2019, at $140 per share. Net income for the years ended December 31, 2019 and 2020 was $1,240,000 and $2,670,000, respectively. No dividends were declared or paid during 2019. However, on December 28, 2020, the board of directors of Homestead declared dividends of $1,670,000, payable on February 12, 2021, to holders of record as of January 19, 2021.

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Homestead Oil Corp. was incorporated on January 1, 2019, and issued the following stock for cash:

  • 710,000 shares of no-par common stock were authorized; 140,000 shares were issued on January 1, 2019, at $19.00 per share.
  • 290,000 shares of $100 par value, 8.50% cumulative, preferred stock were authorized; 62,000 shares were issued on January 1, 2019, at $140 per share.
  • Net income for the years ended December 31, 2019 and 2020 was $1,240,000 and $2,670,000, respectively.
  • No dividends were declared or paid during 2019. However, on December 28, 2020, the board of directors of Homestead declared dividends of $1,670,000, payable on February 12, 2021, to holders of record as of January 19, 2021.
b. Of the total amount of dividends declared during 2020, how much will be received by preferred shareholders?
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Transcribed Image Text:b. Of the total amount of dividends declared during 2020, how much will be received by preferred shareholders? References Dividends received by Preferred shareholders
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