Middletown Corporation Issued 3,000,000 Shares of $1 Par Value Common

question 100

Essay

Middletown Corporation issued 3,000,000 shares of $1 par value common stock. In the current year, Middletown reported sales of $33.2 million, an operating profit of $5.4 million, and net income of $4.2 million. During the year, Middletown sold a business segment at a loss.
Required:
A) Show earnings per share as it would appear on the income statement.
B) Assume an investment capitalization rate of 6%. What price should an investor be willing to pay for a share of stock?

• A) Show earnings per share as it would appear on the income statement.
• B) Assume an investment capitalization rate of 6%. What price should an investor be willing to pay for a share of stock?

Understand the concept of perfection by control and other methods for different types of collateral.

Comprehend the role of a financing statement in the perfection process and public notice requirement.

Distinguish between different types of collateral under the UCC, such as consumer goods, documents of title, and chattel paper.

Recognize the importance and conditions for the continuation of a security interest through continuation statements and the effects of lapsed security interests.

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