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Earnings per share (EPS): The amount of earnings made available to each common share is referred to as earnings per share. Dilutive securities like convertible bonds, convertible
Facts of the case: The discussion between RB, chief financial officer, and JL, controller of IN Solutions reveals that JL proposes that they should go for a buyback of shares to ‘quick fix’ the EPS numbers before the closure of current fiscal year. Although the company has grown rapidly in the growth stage, the profits are saturated in the recent years.
To explain: The method through which the buyback of shares provide a ‘quick fix’ for EPS
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To explain: Whether the proposal made by JL is ethical.
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To indicate: The persons who are affected by the implementation of the proposal.
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