Answer:
Gerrel Corp.
EPS (Earnings per share) = Earnings after Tax/Number of outstanding shares
Plan I:
EBIT = $90,000
Interest = $4,750 ($95,000 x 5%)
Pre-Tax Income = $85,250
Income Tax Exp. 34,100 ($85,250 x 40%)
After Tax Income $51,150
EPS = $51,150/18,000 = $2.84 per share
Plan II:
EBIT = $90,000
Interest = $9,500 ($190,000 x 5%)
Pre-Tax Income = $80,500
Income Tax Exp. 32,200 ($80,500 x 40%)
After Tax Income $48,300
EPS = $48,300/14,000 = $3.45 per share
Plan III:
EBIT = $90,000
Pre-Tax Income = $90,000
Income Tax Exp. 36,000 ($90,000 x 40%)
After Tax Income $54,000
EPS = $54,000/22,000 = $2.45 per share
Explanation:
a) Data and Calculations:
Plan I = 18,000 shares + $95,000 debt
Plan II = 14,000 shares + $190,000 debt
Difference = 4,000 shares + $95,000 debt
Share price = $95,000/4,000 = $23.75
EBIT = $90,000
Interest Rate = 5%
Corporate Tax Rate = 40%
b) Capital Structure:
Plan I: (Equity and Debt)
Shares of 18,000 x $23.75 + $95,000 debt = $522,500 in total capital
Plan II: (Equity and Debt)
Shares of 14,000 x $23.75 + $190,000 debt = $522,500 in total capital
Plan III: (All-equity plan):
Shares of 22,000 x $23.75 = $522,500 in total capital
c) The Earnings per share is the measurement of the Net Income to stockholders divided by the number of outstanding shares. It gives an idea about the profitability of the entity, especially with regard to the profit made for common stockholders. The EPS is also one of the metrics used in the calculation of the P/E ratio to indicate whether a company's shares are undervalued or overvalued.
