The Klodhoffer Corporation Has Assets Amounting to $2 Million and Needs

question 79

Essay

The Klodhoffer Corporation has assets amounting to $2 million and needs additional capital to finance expansion of its operation. The board of directors decides to promote an issue of $1.5 million of common stock in order to raise capital. At the time the stock is issued, Klodhoffer has 250 shareholders owning common stock. If Klodhoffer is to trade the stock over the counter, does it need to register with the SEC?

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Definitions:

Nonparticipating

In the context of insurance or preferred stock, referring to policies or shares that do not entitle the holder to share in profits beyond a specified amount.

Stockholders

Individuals or entities that own shares in a corporation, thus holding an ownership stake.

Dividends in Arrears

Dividends on cumulative preferred stock that have not been paid in the period they were due, accumulating until paid by the corporation.

Book Value

Book value is the value of an asset according to its balance sheet account balance, taking into account the cost of the asset minus any depreciation, amortization, or impairment costs.