Alpha pic had an issued share capital of 2,000,000 ordinary shares at I January 20X1. The nominal

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Alpha pic had an issued share capital of 2,000,000 ordinary shares at I January 20X1. The nominal value was 25p and the market value £1 per share. On 30 September 20X1 the company made a rights issue of I for 4 at a price of 80p per share. The post-tax earnings were £4.5m and £5m for 20X0 and 20XI respectively.

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(a) Calculate the basic earnings per share.

(b) Restate the basic earnings per share for 20X0.

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Financial Accounting And Reporting

ISBN: 9780273778172

16th Edition

Authors: Mr Barry Elliott, Jamie Elliott

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