The ThisInstructorIsSoNice Company expects to have net income of $18 million for the year, and to pay out $3.5 million in dividends to common stockholders. There is no preferred stock. What is the expected \"addition to retained earnings\" for the year? Solution The calculation is: + Beginning retained earnings Nil + Net income during the period $18.00 - Dividends paid (3.50) = Ending retained earnings $14.5 million.