Case 2. The board of directors for Atlantic Corporation met in January to address growing concerns about the declining stock price of the firm. Because the price per share was so low, the board decided that the company would buy back 10 million shares of outstanding stock. During the year, Atlantic Corporation repurchased the shares at a total cost of $62 million. With fewer shares in the hands of shareholders, the board of directors declared and paid a dividend on only those remaining shares outstanding. As a result of these activities, the price per share rose dramatically in only 10 months. The board of directors then felt it best to reissue the
Why does the board of directors want to recognize the $80 million excess from the treasury stock transactions as a gain? Why does the accountant want to recognize the $80 million as an increase in total equity? Who is right? Are any ethical issues involved? Does the board of directors have a strong argument that it does not matter whether the stock was Atlantic Corporation stock or any other company because all stock is the same? Do you have any additional thoughts?
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