Stock Investment Transactions, Equity Method and Available-for-Sale Securities Glacier Products Inc. is a wholesaler of rock climbing gear. The company began operations on January 1, Year 1. The following transactions relate to securities acquired by Glacier Products Inc., which has a fiscal year ending on December 31: Year 1 Jan. 18. Purchased 6,200 shares of Malmo Inc. as an available-for-sale investment at $48 per share, including the brokerage commission. July 22. A cash dividend of $0.55 per share was received on the Malmo stock. Oct. 5. Sold 1,900 shares of Malmo Inc. stock at $52 per share less a brokerage commission of $40. Dec. 18. Received a regular cash dividend of $0.55 per share on Malmo Inc. stock. Dec. 31 Malmo Inc. is classified as an available-for-sale investment and is adjusted to a fair value of $45 per share. Year 2 Use the valuation allowance for available-for-sale investments account in making the adjustment. Jan. 25. Purchased an influential pterest in Helsi Co. for $590,000 by purchasing 73,500 shares directly from the estate of the founder of Helsi. There are 210,000 shares of Helsi Co. stock outstanding. July 16. Received a cash dividend of $0.65 per share on Malmo Inc. stock. Dec. 16. Received a cash dividend of $0.65 per share plus an extra dividend of $0.15 per share on Malmo Inc. stock. Dec. 31 Received $18,000 of cash dividends on Helsi Co. stock. Helsi Co. reported net income of $74,000 in Year 2. Glacier Products Inc. uses the equity method of accounting for its investment in Helsi Co.