XYZ plc had an issued share capital of 1 million ordinary shares at 1 January 2020. The nominal value was 50p and the market value £2 per share. On 30 June 2020, the company offered a 1:2 rights issue (e.g., one new share for every two shares held) at a price of 100p per share. The post-tax earnings were £3m and £4m for 2019 and 2020, respectively. Required: a) Calculate the basic EPS for XYZ plc 31 December 2020, in accordance with best accounting practice. b) What is the bonus element for shareholders?
XYZ plc had an issued share capital of 1 million ordinary shares at 1 January 2020. The nominal value was 50p and the market value £2 per share. On 30 June 2020, the company offered a 1:2 rights issue (e.g., one new share for every two shares held) at a price of 100p per share. The post-tax earnings were £3m and £4m for 2019 and 2020, respectively. Required: a) Calculate the basic EPS for XYZ plc 31 December 2020, in accordance with best accounting practice. b) What is the bonus element for shareholders?
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