During the past five years, LMN had consistently paid 50% of earnings available to common shareholders as dividends. Next year, projected net income is at $6,000,000. Preferred shareholders receive $1,200,000 in dividends. The company maintains it's capital structure at 25.5% Debt; 15% Preferred stock; 60% common equity. What is the retained earnings break-point next year? Answer with solution $5,760,000 $4,800,000 $4,000,000 $6,000,000 None of the choices, write the answer

During the past five years, LMN had consistently paid 50% of earnings available to common shareholders as dividends. Next year, projected net income is at $6,000,000. Preferred shareholders receive $1,200,000 in dividends. The company maintains it's capital structure at 25.5% Debt; 15% Preferred stock; 60% common equity. What is the retained earnings break-point next year? Answer with solution $5,760,000 $4,800,000 $4,000,000 $6,000,000 None of the choices, write the answer

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