Chapter 4, Problem 60CP

Ridley Energy Inc. is owned by a group of private investors. The firm earned $4,200,000 after taxes this year. With 1.2 million shares outstanding, earnings per share were $3.50. The stock has recently been trading at $80 per share among current shareholders. Four dollars of this value is attributed to investor anticipation of a cash dividend. As the financial manager of Ridley Energy, you are evaluating the alternative of repurchasing some company common stock by means of a tender offer at $80 per share. How much common stock could the firm repurchase if this alternative were selected? Step by step answer

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Ridley Energy Inc. is owned by a group of private investors. The firm earned $4,200,000 after taxes this year. With 1.2 million shares outstanding, earnings per share were $3.50. The stock has recently been trading at $80 per share among current shareholders. Four dollars of this value is attributed to investor anticipation of a cash dividend. As the financial manager of Ridley Energy, you are evaluating the alternative of repurchasing some company common stock by means of a tender offer at $80 per share. How much common stock could the firm repurchase if this alternative were selected?

Aquila Enterprises began the year with total liabilities of $120,000 and stockholders' equity of $80,000. During the year, the company had a net income of $190,000 and paid its shareholders $50,000. Total liabilities at the end of the year were $95,000. What is the total amount of assets at the end of the year?

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Westride Transport Co. uses the units-of-activity method in depreciating its fleet. One bus was purchased on January 1, 2020, at a cost of $145,000. Over its 5-year useful life, the bus is expected to be driven 250,000 miles. The salvage value is expected to be $10,000. Compute the depreciation cost per unit (per mile). Help

Compute depreciation cost