Financial Statements for Larned Company Appear Below: Dividends

question 91

Multiple Choice

Financial statements for Larned Company appear below: Dividends during Year 2 totaled $263 thousand, of which $12 thousand were preferred dividends.
The market price of a share of common stock on December 31, Year 2 was $160.

-Larned Company's dividend yield ratio on December 31,Year 2 was closest to:

• A)8.7%
• B)9.1%
• C)8.3%
• D)5.5%

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Definitions:

Price Discrimination

The strategy of selling the same product at different prices to different groups of consumers, based on their willingness to pay or other distinguishing factors.

Arbitrage

The practice of buying and selling the same assets in different markets to take advantage of differing prices for the same asset.

Antitrust Laws

Legislation enacted to prevent monopolies or unfair business practices that restrict free competition, thereby protecting consumers and ensuring a fair market environment.

Natural Monopoly

A type of monopoly that exists due to the high cost or complexity of operating in a specific industry, which effectively prevents other competitors.