One
company had 40,000 common shares outstanding for all of 2020.
Additionally, the company had 20,000 convertible preferred shares
outstanding, issued in 2019. Each preferred share is convertible
into two common shares. On August 1, 2020, 18,000 preferred shares
were converted to common shares. Also, the company issued 30,000
options on July 1, 2020. The options allow you to buy 30,000 common
shares at $ 25 per share. The average market price for the second
half of 2020 was $ 30 per share. On October 1, 2020, 12,000 options
were exercised.
1.
Calculate the weighted average number of common shares outstanding
for the purpose of 2020 basic earnings per share.
2.
Calculate the weighted average number of common shares outstanding
for 2020 diluted earnings per share.