Stinespring Company Was Founded in 2012

question 12

Essay

Stinespring Company was founded in 2012. It acquired $35,000 cash by issuing stock to investors and an additional $20,000 cash by borrowing from creditors. During 2012 it received $15,000 cash revenues and paid $22,000 in cash expenses. The company then went out of business.
Required:
a) Explain the term, "business liquidation."
b) What amount of cash should Stinespring Company have had on hand immediately before going out of business?
c) What amount of cash will Stinespring's creditors receive?
d) What amount of cash will Stinespring's stockholders receive?

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Definitions:

Stock Price

The cost of purchasing a single share of a company, fluctuating based on supply and demand in the market.

Strike Price

The set price at which an option's owner has the right to purchase (for a call option) or sell (for a put option) the underlying asset.

Stock Call Option

A financial derivative that gives the buyer the right, but not the obligation, to buy a specific stock at a predetermined price within a set period.

Stock Price

The current price at which a share of a company is bought or sold in the stock market, reflecting the company's perceived value and investor demand.