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    Jan 17, 2012, 12:05 PM
    Assume that you owned 800 shares in Cipper Corporation, shown under The Effects of Di
    As can be seen, both dividend options are valued at $100 000. Let's look at the effect on total shareholders' equity:



    Cipper Corporation Shareholders' Equity


    Before Dividend


    Cash Dividend


    Stock Dividend



    Common Shares


    $300 000


    $300 000


    $300 000



    Retained Earnings


    120 000


    20 000


    120 000



    Total Equity


    $420 000


    $320 000


    $420 000



    Book Value per share (Equity / # shares)


    $4.20


    $3.20


    $3.36


    Assume that you owned 800 shares in Cipper Corporation, shown under The Effects of Dividends on Shareholders' Equity on the content page. Calculate the amount you would receive from a cash dividend and from a stock dividend. Which would you prefer? Fully explain why.

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