The following data are provided for Croatia Corp.s past two fiscal years: Dec 31, 2024 Dec 31,
Question:
The following data are provided for Croatia Corp.’s past two fiscal years:
Dec 31, 2024 Dec 31, 2023
Cumulative preferred shares, $5, no par value,
4,000 shares outstanding $200,000 $200,000
Common shares, no par, 24,000 shares outstanding 400,000 310,000
Retained earnings (post closing) 480,000 430,000
Net income 180,000
Additional information:
On May 1, 2024, 6,000 common shares were issued. Although dividends had been declared regularly up to December 31, 2023, preferred dividends were NOT declared during 2024. The market price of the common shares was $100 at December 31, 2024.
What is the book value per common share at December 31, 2024?