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Organizing a corporation and issuing stock [10-20 min]Jay and Mike are opening a paint sto...

Organizing a corporation and issuing stock [10-20 min]

Jay and Mike are opening a paint store. There are no competing paint stores in the area. Their fundamental decision is how to organize the business. They anticipate profits of $300,000 the first year, with the ability to sell franchises in the future. Although they have enough to start the business now as a partnership, cash flow will be an issue as they grow. They feel the corporate form of operation will be best for the long term. They seek your advice.

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1. What is the main advantage they gain by selecting a corporate form of business now?


2. Would you recommend they initially issue preferred or common stock? Why?


3. If they decide to issue $2 par common stock and anticipate an initial market price of $30 per share, how many shares will they need to issue to raise $1,800,000?

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