Brower Co. is considering the following alternative financing plans: Plan 1 Plan 2 Issue 10% bonds (at face value) $4,000,000 $2,500,000 Issue preferred $2.50 stock, $25 par Issue common stock, $10 par 3,000,000 4,000,000 2,500,000 Income tax is estimated at 40% of income. Determine the earnings per share of common stock, assuming that income before bond interest and income tax is $2,000,000.
Brower Co. is considering the following alternative financing plans: Plan 1 Plan 2 Issue 10% bonds (at face value) $4,000,000 $2,500,000 Issue preferred $2.50 stock, $25 par Issue common stock, $10 par 3,000,000 4,000,000 2,500,000 Income tax is estimated at 40% of income. Determine the earnings per share of common stock, assuming that income before bond interest and income tax is $2,000,000.
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Transcribed Image Text:Brower Co. is considering the following alternative financing plans:
Plan 1
Plan 2
Issue 10% bonds (at face value)
$4,000,000
$2,500,000
Issue preferred $2.50 stock, $25 par
Issue common stock, $10 par
3,000,000
4,000,000
2,500,000
Income tax is estimated at 40% of income.
Determine the earnings per share of common stock, assuming that income before
bond interest and income tax is $2,000,000.
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