Question - The following financial information is available for Thompson Corporation.
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(in millions)
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2012
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2011
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Average common stockholders' equity
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$2,532
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$2,591
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Dividends declared for common stockholders
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298
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611
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Dividends declared for preferred stockholders
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40
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40
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Net income
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504
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555
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Calculate the payout ratio and return on common stockholders' equity ratio for 2012 and 2011. Comment on your findings.