Carlos is trying to decide which company he wants to invest in. Company X has a really good reputation for putting out products that sell well, but Company Y has good employee ratings. Company X has a $15 per share dividend, as well as $35,000 in arrears over the past two years. Company Y has a $6 per share dividend, but no money in arrears. Which should he choose? Company X, they pay more per share, which will ultimately lead to more profits if the company does well. Company X, they pay more per share, and they have $35,000 set aside to pay out to common stockholders. Company Y, they may pay less per share, but they do not have any undeclared dividends. Company Y, $6 per share is a good rate, and not having money in arrears shows that they do not have more in liabilities than assets