On January 1, 2009, Red Inc. issued stock options for 200,000 shares to a division manager. The options have an estimated fair value of $6 each. To provide additional incentive for managerial achievement, the options are not exercisable unless divisional revenue increases by 6% in three years. Red initially estimates that it is probable the goal will be achieved. Ignoring taxes, what is reduction in earnings in 2009?
a) $ 0
b) $ 200,000
c) $ 400,000
d) $1,200,000