Rochester Corp. holds a 15% equity investment in LaCrosse Inc. Reedsburg Investments holds 45% of LaCrosse's stock. On October 1, 2017, LaCrosse declares and pays dividends to its stockholders. How will the dividend affect each company's net income for the year?
E) There is not enough information to determine the effect.

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Rochester Corp. holds a 15% equity investment in LaCrosse Inc. Reedsburg Investments holds 45% of LaCrosse's stock. On October 1, 2017, LaCrosse declares and pays dividends to its stockholders. How will the dividend affect each company's net income for the year?
 E) There is not enough information to determine the effect.

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The Answer of Rochester Corp. holds a 15% equity investment in LaCrosse Inc. Reedsburg Investments holds 45% of LaCrosse's stock. On October 1, 2017, LaCrosse declares and pays dividends to its stockholders. How will the dividend affect each company's net income for the year?
 E) There is not enough information to determine the effect.