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9. Cancellation of Capital Stock
12 Months Ended
Aug. 31, 2014
Notes  
9. Cancellation of Capital Stock

9.  CANCELLATION OF CAPITAL STOCK

 

Treasury stock may be kept based on an acceptable inventory method such as the average cost basis.  Upon disposition or cancellation, the treasury stock account is credited for an amount equal to the number of shares cancelled, multiplied by the cost per share and the difference is treated as additional paid-in-capital in excess of stated value.

 

During the 4th quarter of fiscal 2014 ended August 31, 2014, the Company repurchased and cancelled a total of 45,048 common shares under a 10b5-1 share repurchase plan. The total cost was $454,050 at an average price of $10.08 per share. The premium paid to acquire these shares over their per share book value in the amount of $432,794 was recorded as a decrease to retained earnings.

 

During the 3rd quarter of fiscal 2014 ended May 31, 2014, the Company repurchased and cancelled a total of 327,078 common shares under a 10b5-1 share repurchase plan. The total cost was $3,234,699 at an average price of $9.89 per share. The premium paid to acquire these shares over their per share book value in the amount of $3,080,365 was recorded as a decrease to retained earnings.

 

During the 2nd quarter of fiscal 2014 ended February 28, 2014, the Company repurchased and cancelled a total of 58,180 common shares under a 10b5-1 share repurchase plan. The total cost was $569,019 at an average price of $9.78 per share. The premium paid to acquire these shares over their per share book value in the amount of $541,564 was recorded as a decrease to retained earnings.

 

During the 4th quarter of fiscal 2013 ended August 31, 2013, the Company repurchased and cancelled a total of 192 common shares under a 10b5-1 share repurchase plan. The total cost was $2,304 at an average price of $12.00 per share. The premium paid to acquire these shares over their per share book value in the amount of $2,213 was recorded as a decrease to retained earnings.

 

During the 2nd quarter of fiscal 2013 ended February 28, 2013, the Company repurchased and cancelled a total of 814 common shares common shares of its common stock under a 10b5-1 share repurchase plan. The total cost was $4,884 at an average price of $6.00 per share. The premium paid to acquire these shares over their per share book value in the amount of $4,500 was recorded as a decrease to retained earnings.