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The equity sections for Atticus Group at the beginning of the year (January 1) and end of the year (December 31) follow

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The equity sections for Atticus Group at the beginning of the year (January 1) and end of the year (December 31) follow. Stockholders' Equity (January 1) Common stock-$4 par value, 100,000 shares authorized, 35,000 shares issued and outstanding Paid-in capital in excess of par value, common stock Retained earnings Total stockholders' equity $ 140,000 100,000 340,000 $ 580,000 Stockholders' Equity (December 31) Common stock-$4 par value, 100,000 shares authorized, 41,200 shares issued, 4,000 shares in treasury Paid-in capital in excess of par value, common stock Retained earnings ($50,000 restricted by treasury stock) $ 164,800 149,600 420,000 734,400 (50,000) $ 684,400 Less cost of treasury stock Total stockholders' equity The following transactions and events affected its equity during the year. January 5 Declared a $0.40 per share cash dividend, date of record January 10. March 20 Purchased treasury stock for cash. April 5 Declared a $0.40 per share cash dividend, date of record April 10. July 5 Declared a $0.40 per share cash dividend, date of record July 10. July 31 Declared a 20% stock dividend when the stock's market value was $12 per share. August 14 Issued the stock dividend that was declared on July 31. October 5 Declared a $0.40 per share cash dividend, date of record October 10. Required: 1. How many common shares are outstanding on each cash dividend date? January 5 April 5 July 5 October 5 Outstanding common shares 2. What is the total dollar amount for each of the four cash dividends? January 5 April 5 July 5 October 5 Cash dividend amounts 3. What is the amount of retained earnings transferred to paid-in capital accounts (capitalized) for the stock dividend? Capitalization amount 4. What is the per share cost of the treasury stock purchased? (Round your answer to 2 decimal places.) Cost per share 5. How much net income did the company earn this year? Net income