The Simon Corporation issued 10-year, $5,000,000 par, 7% callable convertible subordinated debentures on January 2, 2025. The bonds have a par value of $1,000, with interest payable annually. The current conversion ratio is 14:1, and in 2 years it will increase to 18:1. At the date of issue, the bonds were sold at 98. Bond discount is amortized on a straight-line basis. Simon’s effective tax was 20%. Net income in 2025 was $9,500,000, and the company had 2,000,000 shares outstanding during the entire year.

Instructions

a. Prepare a schedule to compute both basic and diluted earnings per share.

b. Discuss how the schedule would differ if the security was convertible preferred stock.