Reference no: EM13267814

The stockholders' equity section of Benton Corporation's balance sheet as of December 31, 2014 is as follows:

Common stock, $5 par value; authorized, 1,900,000 shares; issued, 380,000 shares $1,900,000
Paid-in capital in excess of par 869,000
Retained earnings 3,010,000
$5,779,000

The following events occurred during 2015:

1. Jan. 5 32,000 shares of authorized and unissued common stock were sold for $7 per share.
2. Jan. 16 Declared a cash dividend of 20 cents per share, payable February 15 to stock-holders of record on February 5.
3. Feb. 10 40,000 shares of authorized and unissued common stock were sold for $12 per share.
4. March 1 A 30% stock dividend was declared and issued. Fair value per share is currently $15.
5. April 1 A two-for-one split was carried out. The par value of the stock was to be reduced to $2.50 per share. Fair value on March 31 was $18 per share.
6. July 1 A 15% stock dividend was declared and issued. Fair value is currently $10 per share.
7. Aug. 1 A cash dividend of 20 cents per share was declared, payable September 1 to stockholders of record on August 21.