Borner Communications’ articles of incorporation authorized the issuance of 130 million common shares. The transactions described below effected changes in Borner’s outstanding shares. Prior to the transactions, Borner’s shareholders’ equity included the following: Shareholders’ Equity ($ in millions) Common stock, 100 million shares at $1 par $100 Paid-in capital—excess of par 300 Retained earnings 210 Required: Assuming that Borner Communications retires shares it reacquires (restores their status to that of authorized but unissued shares), record the appropriate journal entry for each of the following transactions: 1. On January 7, 2016, Borner reacquired 2 million shares at $5.00 per share. 2. On August 23, 2016, Borner reacquired 4 million shares at $3.50 per share. 3. On July 25, 2017, Borner sold 3 million common shares at $6 per share.
Borner Communications’ articles of incorporation authorized the issuance of 130 million common shares. The transactions described below effected changes in Borner’s outstanding shares. Prior to the transactions, Borner’s shareholders’ equity included the following: Shareholders’ Equity ($ in millions) Common stock, 100 million shares at $1 par $100 Paid-in capital—excess of par 300
