A firm has a market value equal to its book value. Currently, the firm has excess cash of $1,000 and other assets of $6,000. Equity is worth $18,000. The firm has 700 shares of stock outstanding and net income of $1,200. What will the new earnings per share be if the firm uses its excess cash to complete a stock repurchase?

Select one:

a. $1.20

b. $1.50

c. $1.86

d. $2.00

e. $2.40