The following information is available for Oriole Company and Kingbird, Inc.: Oriole Company Kingbird, Inc. (in millions) 2017 2016 2017 2016 Preferred dividends 23 15 0 28 Net income 550 480 500 570 Shares outstanding at the end of the year 195 185 140 185 Shares outstanding at the beginning at the year 185 140 185 210 Based on this information, what is the amount of Oriole earnings per share (rounded to two decimals) for 2017? $1.59 $1.39 $2.77 $3.03