On January 1 of the current year, a call option was purchased by Beats Co. for $40 , which allows Beats Co. to purchase 50 shares of Bieber Inc. stock at a strike price of $25 per share through December 31 of the following year. On January 1, the fair value of the stock is $25 per share. On June 30, the fair value of each share of Bieber Inc. stock is $28 per share, and the fair value of the option is $190. Assuming that Beats Co. settles the call option on June 30, what is the gain or loss (if any) recorded on June 30? Assume that the call option was adjusted to fair value before settlement. ● Note: Do not use a negative sign with your answer. ● Note: If no gain or loss is recorded, select "N/A" and leave the answer blank (zero)
On January 1 of the current year, a call option was purchased by Beats Co. for $40 , which allows Beats Co. to purchase 50 shares of Bieber Inc. stock at a strike price of $25 per share through December 31 of the following year. On January 1, the fair value of the stock is $25 per share. On June 30, the fair value of each share of Bieber Inc. stock is $28 per share, and the fair value of the option is $190. Assuming that Beats Co. settles the call option on June 30, what is the gain or loss (if any) recorded on June 30? Assume that the call option was adjusted to fair value before settlement.
● Note: Do not use a negative sign with your answer.
● Note: If no gain or loss is recorded, select "N/A" and leave the answer blank (zero)
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