Question: Flashback Corporation is evaluating an extra dividend versus a share repurchase. In either case, $28,060 would be spent. Current earnings are $2.60 per share, and

Flashback Corporation is evaluating an extra dividend versus a share repurchase. In either case, $28,060 would be spent. Current earnings are $2.60 per share, and the stock currently sells for $97 per share. There are 4,600 shares outstanding. Ignore taxes and other imperfections.

Requirement 1:

What will Flashbacks EPS and PE ratio be under the two different scenarios? (Do not round intermediate calculations. Round your answers to 2 decimal places (e.g., 32.16).)

Extra Dividend Share Repurchase
EPS $ $
PE Ratio

Requirement 2:
In the real world, which of these actions would you recommend?
(Click to select)Extra dividend or Share repurchase

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