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9 September, 19:31

In September, Year 1, West Corp. made a dividend distribution of one right for each of its 120,000 shares ofoutstanding common stock. Each right was exercisable for the purchase of 1/100 of a share of West's $50variable rate preferred stock at an exercise price of $80 per share. On March 20, Year 5, none of the rightshad been exercised, and West redeemed them by paying each stockholder $0.10 per right. As a result of thisredemption, West's stockholders' equity was reduced by:a. $120b. $2,400c. $12,000d. $36,000

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  1. 9 September, 20:55
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    The correct answer is option C.

    Explanation:

    Dividend distribution in the first year = 120,000 shares of outstanding common stock

    Each right was exercisable.

    Though none of the rights have been exercised.

    The shares have been redeemed by paying each stockholder=$0.10/right

    Reduction in the West's stockholder's equity

    =Number of shares*amount paid for redemption

    =120,000*$.10

    =$12,000

    So, option C is the right answer.
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