On November 12, 2015, Molson Coors Brewing Company (TAP) released a dividend announcement. An excerpt from that news release is as follows: DENVER & MONTREAL–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Nov. 12, 2015–Molson Coors Brewing Company (NYSE: TAP) today declared a regular quarterly dividend on its … common shares of US $0.41 per share, payable December 15, 2015, to shareholders of record on November 30, 2015. Questions […]
Continue readingWhat does Kohl’s 2015 Form 10-K communicate about its stockholders’ equity?
Kohl’s Corporation (KSS) operates department stores in 49 states in the U.S. and has annual sales in excess of $18 billion. Its fiscal year ends on the Saturday closest to January 31 each year. Kohl’s has several line items comprising its stockholders’ equity. See the excerpts to follow from Kohl’s 2015 Form 10-K: its Consolidated […]
Continue readingWhat is the accounting impact of Dunkin’ Donuts’ dividend declaration?
Dunkin’ Brands (NASDAQ: DNKN) declared a dividend of $0.265 on February 5, 2015, to be paid on March 18, 2015, to shareholders of record as of the close of business on March 9, 2015. This dividend is a 15% increase over the prior quarter’s dividend. Questions On which date will Dunkin’ Brands record a liability […]
Continue readingHow does the new equity issued by Sonos, the wireless internet-enabled speaker maker, affect its financial statements?
Sonos is a maker of wireless internet-enabled speaker systems. It was founded in California in 2002 and has experienced rapidly growing sales. Its CEO, John MacFarlane, indicated that Sonos would exceed $1 billion in sales in 2014. In December 2014, the privately-held Sonos issued an additional $130 million in new equity. It will be using […]
Continue readingHow does a convertible bond issued by Fiat Chrysler Automobile affect the company’s balance sheet?
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) launched a $2.5 billion convertible bond issue in December 2014. FCA will be using the funds generated from the bond issue to help to turn its Jeep, Maserati, and Alfa Romeo brands into global brands, competing directly against Volkswagen and BMW in the premium car market. The bond issue will mature […]
Continue readingWhat happens to the balance sheet of Trump Taj Mahal if billionaire investor exchanges debt for equity?
An Atlantic City casino, the Trump Taj Mahal, has been struggling financially in recent years like many other casinos in the city. In 2014, four of Atlantic City’s casinos closed their doors, including the Revel, Showboat, Trump Plaza, and the Atlantic Club. Billionaire investor Carl Icahn holds $286 million of the Trump Taj Mahal’s debt. […]
Continue readingHow did Apple’s 7-for-1 stock split affect its total stockholders’ equity?
In June 2014, Apple, Inc. (AAPL) did a 7-for-1 stock split, meaning that an investor who previously held one share of Apple stock would have seven shares on the date of the split. Before the split, Apple had 861 million shares of stock valued at roughly $650 each. After the split, Apple had approximately 6 […]
Continue readingHow will a stock split impact Under Armour’s stockholders’ equity?
On March 17, 2014, Under Armour, a company selling sports clothing, shoes, and accessories, announced a two-for-one stock split (see Under Armour press release dated March 17, 2014). Here is an excerpt from the Under Armour press release: “Baltimore, MD (March 17, 2014) – Under Armour, Inc. (NYSE: UA) today announced that its Board of Directors […]
Continue readingHow does Birchbox report its issuance of $50 million in equity?
Birchbox, Inc., is privately-held. It was founded in 2010 by Hayley Barna and Katia Beauchamp and has its headquarters in New York City. Birchbox offers a subscription service that delivers samples of beauty products to its subscribers. Subscribers can also purchase full-size versions of the products on Birchbox’s website. Birchbox currently has more than 400,000 […]
Continue readingHow would Crocs account for the conversion of its preferred stock into common stock?
At the end of December 2013, Crocs Inc. announced that Blackstone Group is investing $200 million into the footwear company in the form of a preferred stock purchase. In three years, the preferred stock shares owned by Blackstone Group will convert into common shares if the Crocs common stock market price rises to a certain […]
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