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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, 40,000 shares issued and outstanding $ 160,000 Paid-in capital in excess of par value, common stock 120,000 Retained earnings 320,000 Total stockholders equity $ 600,000 Stockholders Equity (December 31) Common stock$4 par value, 100,000 shares authorized, 47,400 shares issued, 3,000 shares in treasury $ 189,600 Paid-in capital in excess of par value, common stock 179,200 Retained earnings ($30,000 restricted by treasury stock) 400,000 768,800 Less cost of treasury stock (30,000) Total stockholders equity $ 738,800 The following transactions and events affected its equity during the year. January 5 Declared a $0.50 per share cash dividend, payable on January 10. March 20 Purchased treasury stock for cash. April 5 Declared a $0.50 per share cash dividend, payable on April 10. July 5 Declared a $0.50 per share cash dividend, payable on July 10. July 31 Declared a 20% stock dividend when the stocks market value was $12 per share. August 14 Issued the stock dividend that was declared on July 31. October 5 Declared a $0.50 per share cash dividend, date of record October 10

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