Reference no: EM132746439
Blue Corporation's December 31, 2012 balance sheet reports the following shareholders' equity:
10% Cumulative Preference share capital, P100 par value per share,
15,000 shares issued and outstanding P1,500,000
Ordinary share capital, P100 par value, 50,000 shares issued 5,000,000
Share premium reserve 600,000
Treasury stock, (ordinary) 5,000 shares at cost 650,000
Retained earnings 2,100,000
The last payment of dividend on preference was in December 31, 2010. If Blue were to be liquidated, the preference shareholders would receive par value plus a premium of P10 per share.
Problem 1: What is the book value per share on ordinary share?
a. 132.00 c. 146.67
b. 133.00 d. 147.78
Problem 2: If the preference share is participating, what is the book value per share on ordinary share?
a. 126.00 c. 140.00
b. 137.50 d. 146.00