Question: Blue Corp. is evaluating an extra dividend versus a share repurchase. In either case, $5,000 would be spent. Current earnings are $0.9 per share and
Blue Corp. is evaluating an extra dividend versus a share repurchase. In either case, $5,000 would be spent. Current earnings are $0.9 per share and the stock currently sells for $40 per share. There are 1,800 shares outstanding. Ignore taxes and other imperfections.
If Blue Corp. pays a dividend, what will be the dividend per share? After the dividend is paid, how many shares will be outstanding and what will the price per share be? Enter your answers rounded to 2 DECIMAL PLACES.
NOTE: Fractional shares are possible (Ex. 0.57 shares)
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What are earnings per share (EPS) and the price earnings (P/E) ratio (factor in the drop in price from the dividend)? Enter your answers rounded to 2 DECIMAL PLACES.
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