The financial statements for Campbell, Inc., and Newton Company for the year ended December 31, 2021, prior to the business combination whereby Campbell acquired Newton, are as follows (in thousands): Campbell Newton Revenues $2,600 $ 700 1,880 $ 720 Expenses 400 $ 300 $ 500 Net income Retained earnings, 1/1 $2,400 Net income 720 300 Dividends (270) Retained earning, 12/31 $2,850 $ 800 Cash $ 240 $ 230 Receivables and inventory Buildings (net) Equipment (net) 1,200 360 2,700 650 2,100 1,300 Total assets $6,240 $2,540 Liabilities $1,500 $ 720 Common stock 1,080 400 Additional paid-in capital 810 620 Retained earnings 2,850 800 Total liabilities & stockholders' equity $6,240 $2,540 On December 31, 2021, Campbell obtained a loan for $650 and used the proceeds, along with the transfer of 35 shares of its $10 par value common stock, in exchange for all of Newton's common stock. At the time of the transaction, Campbell's common stock had a fair value of $40 per share. In connection with the business combination, Campbell paid $25 to a broker for arranging the transaction and $30 in stock issuance costs. At the time of the transaction, Newton's equipment was actually worth $1,450 but its buildings were only valued at $590.
The financial statements for Campbell, Inc., and Newton Company for the year ended December 31, 2021, prior to the business combination whereby Campbell acquired Newton, are as follows (in thousands): Campbell Newton Revenues $2,600 $ 700 1,880 $ 720 Expenses 400 $ 300 $ 500 Net income Retained earnings, 1/1 $2,400 Net income 720 300 Dividends (270) Retained earning, 12/31 $2,850 $ 800 Cash $ 240 $ 230 Receivables and inventory Buildings (net) Equipment (net) 1,200 360 2,700 650 2,100 1,300 Total assets $6,240 $2,540 Liabilities $1,500 $ 720 Common stock 1,080 400 Additional paid-in capital 810 620 Retained earnings 2,850 800 Total liabilities & stockholders' equity $6,240 $2,540 On December 31, 2021, Campbell obtained a loan for $650 and used the proceeds, along with the transfer of 35 shares of its $10 par value common stock, in exchange for all of Newton's common stock. At the time of the transaction, Campbell's common stock had a fair value of $40 per share. In connection with the business combination, Campbell paid $25 to a broker for arranging the transaction and $30 in stock issuance costs. At the time of the transaction, Newton's equipment was actually worth $1,450 but its buildings were only valued at $590.
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Transcribed Image Text:The financial statements for Campbell, Inc., and Newton Company for the year ended December 31, 2021, prior to the business combination
whereby Campbell acquired Newton, are as follows (in thousands):
Campbell
$2,600
Newton
Revenues
$ 700
Expenses
1,880
400
Net income
720
$
300
Retained earnings, 1/1
$2,400
$
500
Net income
720
300
Dividends
(270)
Retained earning, 12/31
$2,850
2$
800
Cash
$
240
$
230
Receivables and inventory
Buildings (net)
Equipment (net)
1,200
360
2,700
650
2,100
1,300
Total assets
$6,240
$2,540
Liabilities
$1,500
$
720
Common stock
1,080
400
Additional paid-in capital
Retained earnings
810
620
2,850
800
Total liabilities & stockholders' equity
$6,240
$2,540
On December 31, 2021, Campbell obtained a loan for $650 and used the proceeds, along with the transfer of 35 shares of its $10 par value
common stock, in exchange for all of Newton's common stock. At the time of the transaction, Campbell's common stock had a fair value of $40
per share.
In connection with the business combination, Campbell paid $25 to a broker for arranging the transaction and $30 in stock issuance costs. At
the time of the transaction, Newton's equipment was actually worth $1,450 but its buildings were only valued at $590.

Transcribed Image Text:Compute the consolidated retained earnings at December 31, 2021.
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$2,825.
$2,875.
$2,900.
$3,625.
$3,650.
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