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Borner Communications' articles of incorporation authorized the issuance of 145 million common shares. The transactions described below effected changes in Borner's outstanding shares. Prior to the transactions, Borner's shareholders' equity included the following: Shareholders' Equity ($ in millions) Common stock, 130 million shares at $1 par $130 Paid-in capital - excess of par 390 Retained earnings 240 Required: Assuming that Borner Communications retires shares it reacquires (restores their status to that of authorized but unissued shares), record the appropriate journal entry for each of the following transactions: (If no entry is required for a transaction/event, select "No journal entry required" in the first account field. Enter your answers in millions (i.e., 10,000,000 should be entered as 10).) 1. On January 7, 2021, Borner reacquired 2 million shares at $8.00 per share. 2. On August 23, 2021, Borner reacquired 4 million shares at $3.50 per share. 3. On July 25, 2022, Borner sold 3 million common shares at $9 per share. View transaction list Journal entry worksheet Record the reacquisition of 2 million shares by Borner. Note: Enter debits before credits. General Journal Debit Credit Date January 07, 2021 Record entry Clear entry View general journal Journal entry worksheet Record the reacquisition of 4 million shares by Borner. Note: Enter debits before credits. General Journal Debit Credit Date August 23, 2021 Record entry Clear entry View general journal Journal entry worksheet 1 2 3 Record the sale of 3 million common shares. Note: Enter debits before credits. General Journal Debit Credit Date July 25, 2022 Record entry Clear entry View general journal

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