Wilson Inc. developed a business strategy that uses stock options as a major compensation incentive for its top executives. On J
anuary 1, 2018, 21 million options were granted, each giving the executive owning them the right to acquire five $1 par common shares. The exercise price is the market price on the grant date—$10 per share. Options vest on January 1, 2022. They cannot be exercised before that date and will expire on December 31, 2024. The fair value of the 21 million options, estimated by an appropriate option pricing model, is $47 per option. Ignore income tax.Wilson's compensation expense in 2011 for these stock options was: (Round your answer to nearest whole dollar amount.)
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B. Choose investment A
Explanation:
Looking at the investment cash flows for the four years, investment A maximises the shareholders wealth mostly because it covers cost of investment quicker than other investments B, C and D. It begins with the highest cash flow return, for first and second year therefore pay back period is lower with investment A. Also net present value is higher.
