profit or loss if the option is exercised now. Question #4 Firm Earnings Available for Common Stock #of Common Stock Outstanding $100,000 50,000 shares B $50,000 12,500 shares Firm A will acquire Firm B through a common stock exchange. Shareholders in Firm B will receive 4 shares of Firm A for each share of Firm B. Calculate the earnings per share for Firm A after the acquisition (round to 2 decimal points)