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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-$5 par value, 100,000 shares authorized, 40,000 shares issued and outstanding$200,000 Paid-in capital in excess of par value, common stock 160,000 Retained earnings 360,000 Total stockholders' equity$720,000

Stockholders' Equity (December 31) Common stock-$5 par value, 100,000 shares authorized, 47,000 shares issued, 5,000 shares in treasury$235,000 Paid-in capital in excess of par value, common stock 209,000 Retained earnings ($60,000 restricted by treasury stock) 400,000 844,000 Less cost of treasury stock (60,000) Total stockholders' equity$784,000

The following transactions and events affected its equity during the year.

Jan. 5 Declared a $0.60 per share cash dividend, date of record January 10.

Mar. 20 Purchased treasury stock for cash.

Apr. 5 Declared a $0.60 per share cash dividend, date of record April 10.

July 5 Declared a $0.60 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.

Aug. 14 Issued the stock dividend that was declared on July 31.

Oct. 5 Declared a $0.60 per share cash dividend, date of record October 10.

Required - How much net income did the company earn this year?