The following financial information is available for Whitlock Corporation. Instructions Calculate the payout ratio and return on
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The following financial information is available for Whitlock Corporation.
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Calculate the payout ratio and return on common stockholders’ equity for 2014 and 2013. Comment on yourfindings.
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(in millions) 2014 $2,532 298 40 504 2013 $2,591 611 40 Average common stockholders' equity Dividends declared for common stockholders Dividends declared for preferred stockholders Net income
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