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The following information was taken from the books and records of Ludwick, Inc.:

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Question

The following information was taken from the books and records of Ludwick, Inc.:

1. Net Income $417,000

2. Capital Structure a. Convertible 6% bonds. Each of the 320, $1,000 bonds is convertible into 50 shares of common stock at the present date and for the next 10 years. 320,000 b. $10 par common stock, 200,000 shares issued and outstanding during the entire year. 2,000,000 c. Stock warrants outstanding to buy 15,200 shares of common stock at $20 per share.

3. Other Information: a. Bonds converted during the year None b. Income tax rate 30% c. Convertible debt was outstanding the entire year d. Average market price per share of common stock during the year $32 e. Warrants were outstanding the entire year f. Warrants exercised during the year None Compute diluted earnings per share.

Compute diluted earnings per share. (Round answers to 2 decimal places, e.g. 52.75.)

Security                          EPS

Common Stock             $

Warrants                       $

Conversion Bonds        $

Explanation / Answer

Details No Time weighing factor Weighted no Each bond convertible to 50 shares No of convertible bonds              320 Convertible shares no        16,000                                            1                        16,000 Common stock       200,000                                            1                      200,000 Stock warrant value @$20 for 15200=     304,000 No of shares that can be purchased @Avg Market Price of $32          9,500 No Of Warrants assumed to be issued without consideration=15200-9500=                           5,700 Total No of shares to be   considered for Diluted EPS=                      221,700 Adjustment of Net income for diluted EPS Net Income       417,000 Add back interest@6% on Debt 320000=        19,200 Less Tax @30% on Interest =        (5,760) Adjusted Net Income =     430,440 No of shares for diluted EPS =     221,700 Diluted EPS=430440/221700= $        1.94 per share