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Information concerning the capital structure of Piper Corporation is as follows:

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Question

Information concerning the capital structure of Piper Corporation is as follows:

                                                                                             December 31,            

                                                                                2015                          2014      

Common stock                                               150,000 shares        150,000 shares

Convertible preferred stock                             15,000 shares          15,000 shares

6% convertible bonds                                           $2,400,000               $2,400,000

During 2015, Piper paid dividends of $0.60 per share on its common stock and $1.50 per share on its preferred stock. The preferred stock is convertible into 30,000 shares of common stock. The 6% convertible bonds are convertible into 75,000 shares of common stock. The net income for the year ended December 31, 2015, was $300,000. Assume that the income tax rate was 30%.

What should be the diluted earnings per share for the year ended December 31, 2015, rounded to the nearest penny?

Explanation / Answer

Net Income - as given $3,00,000 Add: Interest on bonds $1,44,000 Less: Income tax on Bonds Interest $43,200 Ammended Net Income $4,00,800 Shares - issued presently 1,50,000 Add: Converted shares of Preferred stock 30,000            Converted shares of Bonds 75,000 Total shares 2,55,000 Dilluted earnings per share $1.57