In: Accounting
Earnings before depreciation, interest, and taxes $1,600,000
Depreciation expense $100,000
Tax rate 40%
Interest expense $10,000
Common dividends paid $200,000
Number of shares of common stock outstanding $500,000
| a. |
1.79 |
|
| b. |
1.39 |
|
| c. |
3.20 |
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| d. |
1.20 |
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Earnings before Depreciation, Interest and Taxes |
$ 1,600,000.00 |
|
Depreciation expense |
$ (100,000.00) |
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Earnings before Interest and Taxes |
$ 1,500,000.00 |
|
Interest expense |
$ (10,000.00) |
|
Earnings before Taxes |
$ 1,490,000.00 |
|
Income tax expense @ 40% |
$ (596,000.00) |
|
Earnings available for Common Stock holders |
$ 894,000.00 |
|
A |
Earnings available for Common Stock holders |
$ 894,000.00 |
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B |
No. of shares of common stock outstanding |
$ 500,000.00 |
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C=A/B |
Earnings per share |
$ 1.79 [894000 / 500000] |
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Correct Answer |
Option 'a': $ 1.79 per share |