steps ans explantion. would the 2024 feb stock spilt be considered or

not

Crane Corporation began its latest fiscal year on January 1,2023 , with 520,000 common shares outstanding. During the year, the following events occurred: - On February 1, Crane sold 15,400 additional common shares. - The company declared and issued a 25% stock dividend on March 1. - On June 1, Crane repurchased and cancelled 3,850 common shares. - An additional 4,700 common shares were issued on July 1. - On September 1, Crane declared and issued a three-for-one stock split. - On December 1, Crane issued an additional 14,400 shares. - Following the fiscal year, Crane declared and issued a two-for-one stock split on February 1, 2024. The company issued its 2023 financial statements on April 30, 2024. Calculate the weighted average number of common shares that Crane should use for calculating its EPS numbers for 2023. Weighted average number of common shares