Borner Communications’ articles of incorporation authorized the issuance of 140 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, 125 million shares at $1 par $ 125 Paid-in capital – excess of par 375 Retained earnings 235   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:   On January 7, 2024, Borner reacquired 2 million shares at $7.50 per share. On August 23, 2024, Borner reacquired 4 million shares at $3.00 per share. On July 25, 2025, Borner sold 3 million common shares at $9 per share

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Borner Communications’ articles of incorporation authorized the issuance of 140 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, 125 million shares at $1 par $ 125
Paid-in capital – excess of par 375
Retained earnings 235

 

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, 2024, Borner reacquired 2 million shares at $7.50 per share.
  2. On August 23, 2024, Borner reacquired 4 million shares at $3.00 per share.
  3. On July 25, 2025, Borner sold 3 million common shares at $9 per share
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