E15.16 (LO 4) (EPS: Simple Capital Structure) On January 1, 2026, Wilke Corp. had 480,000 shares of common stock outstanding. During 2026, it had the following transactions that affected the common stock account. February 1 March 1 May 1 June 1 October 1 Issued 120,000 shares Issued a 10% stock dividend Acquired 100,000 shares of treasury stock Issued a 3-for-1 stock split Reissued 60,000 shares of treasury stock Instructions a. Determine the weighted-average number of shares outstanding as of December 31, 2026. b. Assume that Wilke Corp. earned net income of $3,456,000 during 2026. In addition, it had 100,000 shares of 9%, $100 par nonconvertible, noncumulative preferred stock outstanding for the entire year. Because of liquidity considerations, however, the company did not declare and pay a preferred dividend in 2026. Compute earnings per share for 2026, using the weighted-average number of shares determined in part (a). c. Assume the same facts as in part (b), except that the preferred stock was cumulative. Compute earn- ings per share for 2026. d. Assume the same facts as in part (b), except that net income included a loss from discontinued oper- ations of $432,000 (net of tax). Compute earnings per share for 2026.

E15.16 (LO 4) (EPS: Simple Capital Structure) On January 1, 2026, Wilke Corp. had 480,000 shares of common stock outstanding. During 2026, it had the following transactions that affected the common stock account. Instructions a. Determine the weighted-average number of shares outstanding as of December 31,2026 . b. Assume that wilke Corp. earned net income of $3,456,000 during 2026. In addition, it had 100,000 shares of 9%. $100 par nonconvertible, noncumulative preferred stock outstanding for the entire year. Because of liquidity considerations, however, the company did not declare and pay a preferred dividend in 2026. Compute eamings per share for 2026, using the weighted-average number of shares determined in part (a). c. Assume the same facts as in part (b), except that the preferred stock was cumulative. Compute eamings per share for 2026. d. Assume the same facts as in part (b), except that net income included a loss from discontinued operations of $432.000 (net of tax). Compute earnings per share for 2026