Answer:
a. What is the earnings per share, or EPS, figure?
$4.94 / share
b. What is the dividends per share figure?
$3.63 / share
Explanation:
Sales = $659,000
Costs = ($345,000)
Gross Income = $314,000
Depreciation expense = ($45,000)
Operating Income = $269,000
Interest expense = ($22,000)
Profit before tax = $247,000
Tax 40% = ($98,800)
Net Income = $148,200
Dividend = $109,000
Common stock outstanding = 30,000 shares
a.
Earning per share = $148,200 / 30,000 = $4.94 / share
b.
Dividend per share = $109,000 / 30,000 = $3.63 / share