Chapter 14, Problem 14.1STP

a)

Summary Introduction

To determine: Current earnings per share (EPS) and price earning ratio (P/E ratio).

Introduction:

Earnings per share refer to the earnings per share of outstanding shares of company’s common stock.

Price earnings ratio is determined by dividing the market price by the earnings per share.

b)

Summary Introduction

To determine: Shares repurchased

Introduction:

Earnings per share refer to the earnings per share of outstanding shares of company’s common stock.

Price earnings ratio is determined by dividing the market price by the earnings per share.

c)

Summary Introduction

To determine: The EPS after shares repurchased

Introduction:

Earnings per share refer to the earnings per share of outstanding shares of company’s common stock.

Price earnings ratio is determined by dividing the market price by the earnings per share

d)

Summary Introduction

To determine: The market price after the stock repurchase

Introduction:

Earnings per share refer to the earnings per share of outstanding shares of company’s common stock.

Price earnings ratio is determined by dividing the market price by the earnings per share

e)

Summary Introduction

To discuss: EPS before and after the proposed repurchase

Introduction:

Earnings per share refer to the earnings per share of outstanding shares of company’s common stock.

Price earnings ratio is determined by dividing the market price by the earnings per share

d)

Summary Introduction

To discuss: The stock holders’ position under repurchase and dividend.