Problem:
Newdex has net income of $2,500,000 and 1,000,000 shares outstanding. It needs to raise $3,610,000 in funds for a new asset. Its investment banker plans to sell an issue of common stock to the public for $40 per share, less a spread of 5%.
Required:
Question: How much must Newdex's after-tax income increase to prevent dilution of EPS?
A) $40,000
B) $237,500
C) $250,000
D) None of these
Note: Explain all calculation and formulas.