What is the dividend payout ratio


Problem: Given the financial information for the A.E. Neuman Corporation,

(a) Prepare a Statement of Cash Flows for the year ended December 31, 2003.

(b) What is the dividend payout ratio for 2003?

(c) If we increased the dividend payout ratio to 100%, what would happen to retained earnings?

A.E. Neuman Corporation – Balance Sheet

ASSETS                                                          2002                          2003

Cash                                                         $   45,000                   $   50,000

Marketable Securities                                    175,000                     160,000

Accounts Receivable                                      240,000                     220,000

Inventories                                                    230,000                     275,000

Investments                                                   70,000                       55,000              

 

Plant and Equipment                                    1,300,000                  1,550,000

  Less Accumulated Depreciation                   -450,000                   -600,000

Net Plant and Equipment                                 850,000                    950,000

 

    Total Assets                                         $1,610,000                 $1,710,000

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

Accounts Payable                                     $  110,000                   $   85,000

Notes Payable                                               65,000                        10,000

Accrued Expenses                                         30,000                          5,000

Income Taxes Payable                                     5,000                        10,000

Bonds Payable (1999)                                   800,000                      900,000

Common Stock (100,000 shares, $1 par)         100,000                      100,000

Capital Paid in Excess of Par                           100,000                     100,000

Retained Earnings                                         400,000                     500,000

Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity   $1,610,000                 $1,710,000

A. E. Neuman Corporation

Income Statement For The Year December 31, 2003

Sales                                                            $5,500,000

Less: Cost of Goods Sold                                 4,200,000

Gross Profit                                                    1,300,000

Less: Selling and Administrative Expenses           260,000

Operating Profit                                              1,040,000

Less: Depreciation Expenses                              150,000

Earnings Before Interest and Taxes                    890,000

Less: Interest Expense                                        90,000

Earnings Before Taxes                                      800,000

Less: Taxes (50%)                                            400,000

Net Income                                                    $ 400,000

Dividends Paid                                               $ 300,000

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