Question - Effect of Financing on Earnings Per Share
Three different plans for financing a $7,700,000 corporation are under consideration by its organizers. Under each of the following plans, the securities will be issued at their par or face amount, and the income tax rate is estimated at 40% of income.
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Plan 1
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Plan 2
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Plan 3
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10% bonds
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$3,850,000
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Preferred 5% stock, $80 par
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$3,850,000
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1,925,000
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Common stock, $7.70 par
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$7,700,000
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3,850,000
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1,925,000
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Total
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$ 7,700,000
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$ 7,700,000
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$ 7,700,000
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Instructions:
1. Determine for each plan the earnings per share of common stock, assuming that the income before bond interest and income tax is $15,400,000. Round your answer to the nearest cent if rounding is required.
2. Determine for each plan the earnings per share of common stock, assuming that the income before bond interest and income tax is $7,315,000. Round your answer to the nearest cent if rounding is required.