Beta Corporation is about to be wound up. The Corporation has cash assets of $1.5 million, liabilities of $1.1 million, 50 000 preferred shares with a fixed 10% dividend, and 50 000 common shares. Sufficient information is present to determine the value of the common share on winding up.

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The information provided does not specify the par value or liquidation preference of the preferred shares, which is necessary to determine the residual value available to common shareholders upon winding up.

Beta Corporation Is About to Be Wound Up