Helmuth Inc

question 50

Multiple Choice

Helmuth Inc.'s latest net income was $1,250,000,and it had 225,000 shares outstanding.The company wants to pay out 45% of its income.What dividend per share should it declare?

• A)$2.14
• B)$2.26
• C)$2.38
• D)$2.50

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Definitions:

Incremental Cash Flows

The difference between a firm’s future cash flows with a project and without the project.

Outstanding Shares

The total number of shares of stock that are currently owned by shareholders, including those held by institutional investors and restricted shares.

Merger

The process by which two or more companies combine to form one entity, often with the intention of increasing competitive advantage or expanding market reach.

Purchase Method

The purchase method is an accounting approach used in mergers and acquisitions, where the assets and liabilities of the acquired company are consolidated at their fair market values.