Stampede Inc. (SI) is a public company. On January 1, 2020, 65,000 common shares were issued and outstanding. During the year: 15,000 additional common shares were issued on April 1. 20,000 preferred shares were issued on June 1; these shares are non-cumulative and carry an annual dividend entitlement of $2 per share. No dividends were declared. Net income was $2,000,000. What is the basic EPS for SI for its fiscal 2020 year end? Question 23 options: a) $22.75 b) $25.00 c) $25.70 d) $26.23

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Stampede Inc. (SI) is a public company. On January 1, 2020, 65,000 common shares were issued and outstanding. During the year:

  • 15,000 additional common shares were issued on April 1.
  • 20,000 preferred shares were issued on June 1; these shares are non-cumulative and carry an annual dividend entitlement of $2 per share.
  • No dividends were declared.
  • Net income was $2,000,000.

What is the basic EPS for SI for its fiscal 2020 year end?

 

Question 23 options:

 

a) 

$22.75
 

b) 

$25.00
 

c) 

$25.70
 

d) 

$26.23
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