On January 1, 2020, Lennon Industries had stock outstanding as follows. 6% Cumulative preferred stock, $100 par

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On January 1, 2020, Lennon Industries had stock outstanding as follows.

6% Cumulative preferred stock, $100 par value,
issued and outstanding 10,000 shares.............................$1,000,000
Common stock, $10 par value, issued and
outstanding 200,000 shares.................................................2,000,000

To acquire the net assets of three smaller companies, Lennon authorized the issuance of an additional 160,000 common shares. The acquisitions took place as shown below.

Date of Acquisition                         Shares Issued
Company A April 1, 2020................................50,000
Company B July 1, 2020.................................80,000
Company C October 1, 2020.........................30,000

On May 14, 2020, Lennon realized a $90,000 (before taxes) gain on discontinued operations. On December 31, 2020, Lennon recorded income of $300,000 from continuing operations.


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Assuming a 20% tax rate, compute the earnings per share data that should appear on the financial statements of Lennon Industries as of December 31, 2020.

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Intermediate Accounting

ISBN: 978-1119503668

17th edition

Authors: Donald E. Kieso, Jerry J. Weygandt, Terry D. Warfiel

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