Effect the acquisition of ortiz


The financial statements for Metzger Inc. and Ortiz Corp., just prior to their combination, for the year ending December 31, 2012, follow. Ortiz's buildings were undervalued on its financial records by $80,000.


Metzger Inc. Ortiz Corp.
Revenues $1,800,000 $700,000
Expenses (1,580,000) (590,000)
Net income $220,000 $110,000



Retained earnings, January 1, 2012 800,000 600,000
Net income (above) 220,000 110,000
Dividends paid (130,000) (80,000)
Retained earnings, December 31, 2012 $890,000 $630,000



Cash $240,000 $160,000
Receivables and inventory 270,000 260,000
Buildings (net) 850,000 500,000
Equipment (net) 800,000 490,000
Total assets $2,160,000 $1,410,000



Liabilities $310,000 $155,000
Common stock 850,000 530,000
Additional paid-in capital 110,000 95,000
Retained earnings, December 31, 2012 (above) 890,000 630,000
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $2,160,000 $1,410,000
On December 31, 2012, Metzger issued 58,000 new shares of its $10 par value stock in exchange for all the outstanding shares of Ortiz. Metzger's shares had a fair value on that date of $40 per share. Metzger paid $38,000 to an investment bank for assisting in the arrangements. Metzger also paid $28,000 in stock issuance costs to effect the acquisition of Ortiz. Ortiz will retain its incorporation.

1) Prepare the journal entry to record the issuance of common stock by Metzger.
2) Prepare the journal entry to record the payment of combination costs.
3) Determine consolidated net income for the year ended December 31, 2012.
4) Determine consolidated additional paid-in capital at December 31, 2012.

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