General Corporation was organized on January 1 and issued 650,000 shares of common stock on that date. On July 1, an additional 300,000 shares were issued for cash. Net income for the year was $4,570,000. Net earnings per share amounted to:
Calculation of Weighted average number of shares outstanding |
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Details |
Working |
Number of shares |
Beginning shares |
(650000/12 x 12) |
650000 |
Issued on July 1 |
(300000/12 x 6) |
150000 |
Total weighted average number of shares |
800000 |
Earnings per share |
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A |
Net income |
$ 4,570,000.00 |
B |
Total weighted average number of shares |
800000 |
C=A/B |
Earnings per share |
$ 5.71 |
Net earnings per share amounts to $ 5.71
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