Hamilton Ltd

question 129

Multiple Choice

Hamilton Ltd. has both common shares and non-participating, noncumulative preferred shares outstanding. The book value per common share is NOT affected by

• A) the declaration of a preferred stock dividend.
• B) the declaration of a common stock dividend when the market price of the common is equal to its issue price.
• C) a 2-for-1 split of the common shares.
• D) the payment of a previously declared cash dividend on the common shares.

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