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Preparation Component:
1. What is the market value of the corporationâs common shares?
2. How much capital was contributed by the residual owners of the company?
3. If no dividends are in arrears, what are the book values per share of the preferred shares and the common shares?
4. If two yearsâ preferred dividends are in arrears, what are the book values per share of the preferred shares and the common shares?
5. If two yearsâ preferred dividends are in arrears and the board of directors declares dividends of
$10,000, what total amount will be paid to preferred and common shareholders? What is the amount of dividends per share for the common shares?
Analysis Component: What are some factors that may contribute to the difference between the book value of common shares and their marketvalue?