Answer:
$120,000
Explanation:
Given that,
stock options = 90,000
Each option can be exercised to acquire one share of $1 par common stock for $12.
Total Value of the option = stock options × fair value of the options
= $90,000 × $5
= $450,000
company to estimate that 10% of the options would be forfeited, so,
= 90% of Total Value of the option
= 0.9 × $450,000
= $405,000
2 out of 3 years = $405,000 × 2/3
= $270,000
= $150,000
Compensation expense (2019) = $270,000 - $150,000
= $120,000