ded Comparative financial statements for Weller Corporation, a merchandising company, for the year ending December 31 appear below. The company did not issue any new common stock during the year. A total of 870,000 shares of common stock were outstanding. The interest rate on the bond payable was 12%, the income tax rate was 40%, and the dividend per share of common stock was $0.75 last year and $0.40 this year. The market value of the company's common stock a the end of this year was $22. All of the company's sales are on account. Weller Corporation Comparative Balance Sheet (dollars in thousands) Assets Current assets: Cash Accounts receivable, net Inventory Prepaid expenses Total current assets. Property and equipment: Land Buildings and equipment, net Total property and equipment Total assets Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity Current liabilities: Accounts payable Accrued liabilities Notes payable, short term Total current liabilities Long-term liabilities: Bonds payable Total liabilities Stockholders' equity: Common stock Additional paid-in capital Total paid-in capital Retained earnings Total stockholders' equity Total liabilities and stockholders' equity This Year Last Year $ 2,242 $ 3,130 15,100 10,100 10,050 8,480 1,870 2,240 29,262 23,950 6,700 6,700 19,900 26,600 $ 55,862 19,700 26,400 $ 50,350 $ 10,200 740 370 11,310 $ 8,650 1,050 370 10,070 7,500 18,810 7,500 17,570 870 870 4,550 4,550 5,420 31,632 37,052 5,420 27,360 32,780 $ 55,862 $ 50,350 Weller Corporation