Kellogg Company is the world's leading producer of ready-to-eat cereal products. In recent years the company has
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Kellogg Company is the world's leading producer of ready-to-eat cereal products. In recent years the company has taken numerous steps aimed at improving its profitability and earnings per share. Presented below are some basic facts for Kellogg Corporation.
(a) What are some of the reasons that management purchases its own stock?
(b) Explain how earnings per share might be affected by treasury stock transactions.
(c) Calculate the ratio of debt to total assets for 2006 and 2007, and discuss the implications of thechange.
(all dollars in millions) Net sales Net earnings Total assets Total liabilities Common stock, $0.25 par value Capital in excess of par value Retained earnings Treasury stock, at cost Number of shares outstanding (in millions) 2007 $11,776 1,103 11,397 8,871 105 388 4,217 1,357 419 2006 $10,907 1,004 10,714 8,645 105 292 3,630 912 419
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Intermediate Accounting
ISBN: 978-0470423684
13th Edition
Authors: Donald E. Kieso, Jerry J. Weygandt, And Terry D. Warfield
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Treasury stock refers to shares of a company\'s own stock that the company has bought back from its shareholders and now holds as a form of asset on its balance sheet. When a company buys back its own stock, it reduces the number of outstanding shares in the market, which can potentially increase the value of the remaining shares. Treasury stock can be acquired through a variety of methods, such as open market purchases, negotiated transactions, or as a result of converting convertible securities. Companies may buy back their own shares for a number of reasons, including to return capital to shareholders, to signal confidence in the company\'s future, or to use the shares for employee stock option plans. While treasury stock does not pay dividends, it can be reissued by the company at a later time, which could dilute the value of the remaining shares. Companies are required to report their treasury stock holdings in their financial statements.
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