The Financial Statements for Goodwin, Inc

question 35

Multiple Choice

The financial statements for Goodwin, Inc., and Corr Company for the year ended December 31, 20X1, prior to Goodwin's acquisition business combination transaction regarding Corr, follow (in thousands) : On December 31, 20X1, Goodwin issued $600 in debt and 30 shares of its $10 par value common stock to the owners of Corr to acquire all of the outstanding shares of that company. Goodwin shares had a fair value of $40 per share. Goodwin paid $25 to a broker for arranging the transaction. Goodwin paid $35 in stock issuance costs. Corr's equipment was actually worth $1,400 but its buildings were only valued at $560.
Compute the goodwill arising from this acquisition at December 31, 20X1.

• A) $0.
• B) $100.
• C) $125.
• D) $160.
• E) $45.

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Definitions:

Stockholders' Equity

Represents the ownership interest of shareholders in a corporation, calculated as total assets minus total liabilities. Also known as shareholder's equity or owner's equity.

Redemption Value

Redemption value is the amount payable to a security holder upon its maturity or the amount to redeem a bond before its maturity.

Dividends in Arrears

Unpaid dividends on cumulative preferred stock that must be paid out before any dividends can be issued on common stock.

Dividends in Arrears

Dividends on preferred stock that have not been paid in the scheduled time but are still owed to shareholders.