The equity sections for Atticus Group at the beginning of the year (January 1) and end of the year (December 31) follow. Stockholders' Equity (January 1) Common stock-$5 par value, 100,000 shares authorized, 40,000 shares issued and outstanding $ 200,000 160,000 340,000 Paid-in capital in excess of par value, common stock Retained earnings Total stockholders' equity Stockholders' Equity (December 31) Common stock-$5 par value, 100,000 shares authorized, 47,200 shares issued, 4,000 shares in treasury Paid-in capital in excess of par value, common stock Retained earnings ($40,000 restricted by treasury stock) Less cost of treasury stock $ 700,000 $ 236,000 210, 400 400,000 846,400 (40,000) $ 806,400 Total stockholders' equity The following transactions and events affected its equity during the year. January 5 Declared a $0.40 per share cash dividend, date of record January 10. March 20 Purchased treasury stock for cash. April 5 July 5 July 31 August 14 Declared a $0.40 per share cash dividend, date of record April 10. Declared a $0.40 per share cash dividend, date of record July 10. Declared a 20% stock dividend when the stock's market value was $12 per share. Issued the stock dividend that was declared on July 31. October 5 Declared a $0.40 per share cash dividend, date of record October 10.