PE 14-1B Alternative financing plans

Fly Co. is considering the following alternative financing plans:

Plan 1

Plan 2

Issue 12% bonds (at face value)

$10,000,000

$5,000,000

Issue preferred $1.75 stock, $20 par

8,000,000

Issue common stock, $20 par

10,000,000

7,000,000

Income tax is estimated at 40% of income.

Determine the earnings per share of common stock, assuming income before bond interest and income tax is $2,000,000.