HungryHippo Inc. is considering the acquisition of two competitors:

1. BigCrocs with EPS $2 and 50,000 shares trading at $3 each
2. Pridelions with EPS $0.7 and 20,000 shares trading at $5 each

If HungryHippo Inc. has an EPS of $4 and 120,000 shares outstanding, which are trading at $12 each. Assume that HungryHippo Inc. issues shares to finance the acquisition. The goal of the HungryHippo Inc. is to have the highest EPS. Which competitor(s) should it buy?

Select one:

0 a. BigCrocs

0 b. Pridelions

0 c. Both

0 d. HungryHippo Inc. should not complete an acquisition