$ Numerator 287 Denominator 248 X || = || $ EA Earnings per Share 1.16

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On December 31, 2023, Berclair Incorporated had 280 million shares of common stock and 7 million shares of 9%, $100 par value cumulative preferred stock issued and outstanding.

  • On March 1, 2024, Berclair purchased 48 million shares of its common stock as treasury stock.
  • Berclair issued a 5% common stock dividend on July 1, 2024.
  • Eight million treasury shares were sold on October 1.
  • Net income for the year ended December 31, 2024, was $350 million.

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Compute Berclair's earnings per share for the year ended December 31, 2024.

$
Numerator
287
Denominator
248 X
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=
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$
EA
Earnings per Share
1.16
Transcribed Image Text:$ Numerator 287 Denominator 248 X || = || $ EA Earnings per Share 1.16
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