Oregon, Inc

question 76

Multiple Choice

Oregon, Inc. reported net income of $105,000. During the current year, the company had 5,000 shares of $100 par, 5% preferred stock and 10,000 of $5 par common stock outstanding. The company declared and paid all preferred dividends. Oregon's earnings per share is

• A) $8.00
• B) $18.00
• C) $5.08
• D) $5.00

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Definitions:

Retained Earnings

Profits that a company chooses not to distribute as dividends but instead reinvests into the business or uses to pay off debt, reflecting the accumulated surplus from business operations.

Dividend Payout Ratio

The fraction of net earnings a firm pays to its shareholders as dividends, usually expressed as a percentage.

Profit Margin

A measure of profitability calculated as net income divided by revenue.

Equity Financing

The method of raising capital through the sale of shares in a company, giving investors ownership interests.