Sunland Company is considering these two alternatives for financing the purchase of a fleet of airplanes. 1. Issue 60,000 shares of common stock at $42 per share. (Cash dividends have not been paid nor is the payment of any contemplated.) 2. Issue 12%, 10-year bonds at face value for $2,520,000. It is estimated that the company will earn $819,000 before interest and taxes as a result of this purchase. The company has an estimated tax rate of 30% and has 91,100 shares of common stock outstanding
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Answer:Issuing Stock Issuing BondsNet income $573,300 $361,620Earnings per share $3.79 $3.97Explanation:Calculation to determine the effect on net income and earnings per share for issuing stock and issuing bonds. ISSUING STOCK ISSUING BONDSIncome before interest and taxes $819,000 $819,000Interest ($2,520,000 x 12%) $0 $302,400Income before taxes $819,000 $516,600($819,000-$302,400=$516,600)Income tax expense (30%) $245,700 $154,980(30%*$819,000=$245,700)(30%*$516,600=$154,980)NET INCOME $573,300 $361,620($819,000-$245,700=$573,300)($516,600-$154,980=$361,620)Outstanding shares 151,100 91,100(60,000shares+91,100 shares=151,100)Earnings per share $3.79 $3.97($573,300/151,100=$3.79)($361,620/91,100=$3.97)Therefore the effect on net income and earnings per share for issuing stock and issuing bonds are :Issuing Stock Issuing BondsNet income $573,300 $361,620Earnings per share $3.79 $3.97