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Loose Leaf for Foundations of Financial Management Format: Loose-leaf
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ISBN: 9781260464924
Author: BLOCK
Publisher: Mcgraw Hill Publishers
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Chapter 20, Problem 6P

a.

Summary Introduction

To calculate: The post-merger earnings per share for Barnes Enterprises.

Introduction:

Earnings per share (EPS):

It is the profit per outstanding share of a public company. A higher EPS indicates a higher value of the company because investors are ready to a pay higher price for one share of the company. 

b.

Summary Introduction

To explain: The reasons that the EPS of Barnes Enterprises changed.

Introduction:

Earnings per share (EPS):

It is the profit per outstanding share of a public company. A higher EPS indicates a higher value of the company because investors are ready to pay a higher price for one share of the company. 

c.

Summary Introduction

To determine: Whether Barnes Enterprises would be at a better state after the merger.

Introduction:

Merger:

An agreement between two already existing companies that combines them to form one single company is termed as a merger. This is done for expansion of business, its share in the market and value of shareholders.

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