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-$4 par value, 100,000 shares authorized, 40,000 shares issued and outstanding Paid-in capital in excess of par value, common stock Retained earnings $ 160,000 120,000 320,000 $ 600,000 Total stockholders' equity Stockholders' Equity (December 31) Common stock-$4 par value, 100,000 shares authorized, 47,400 shares issued, 3,000 shares in treasury Paid-in capital in excess of par value, common stock Retained earnings ($30,000 restricted by treasury stock) Less cost of treasury stock Total stockholders' equity The following transactions and events affected its equity during the year. January 5 March 20 April 5 July 5 July 31 August 14 October 5 Declared a $0.50 per share cash dividend, date of record January 10. Purchased treasury stock for cash. Declared a $0.50 per share cash dividend, date of record April 10. Declared a $0.50 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. Declared a $0.50 per share cash dividend, date of record October 10. $ 189,600 179,200 400,000 768,800 (30,000) $ 738,800