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Comprehensive Earnings per ShareMighty Corporation holds 80 percent of Longfellow Company’...

Comprehensive Earnings per Share

Mighty Corporation holds 80 percent of Longfellow Company’s common stock. The following balance sheet data are presented for December 31, 20X7:

 

Mighty

Longfellow

 

Corporation

Company

Cash

$ 100,000

$ 90,000

Accounts Receivable

150,000

220,000

Inventory

300,000

300,000

Land

100,000

290,000

Buildings and Equipment

2,250,000

900,000

Less: Accumulated Depreciation

(850,000)

(250,000)

Investment in Longfellow Company Stock

600,000

 

Total Assets

$2,650,000

$1,550,000

Accounts Payable

$ 200,000

$ 100,000

Bonds Payable

800,000

500,000

Preferred Stock ($100 par value)

 

200,000

Common Stock ($10 par value)

1,000,000

400,000

Retained Earnings

650,000

350,000

Total Liabilities and Equities

$2,650,000

$1,550,000

Longfellow reported net income of $115,000 in 20X7 and paid dividends of $60,000. Its bonds have an annual interest rate of 8 percent and are convertible into 30,000 common shares. Its pre­ferred shares pay an 11 percent annual dividend and convert into 20,000 shares of common stock. In addition, Longfellow has warrants outstanding for 10,000 shares of common stock at $8 per share. The 20X7 average price of Longfellow common shares was $40.

Mighty reported income of $300,000 from its own operations for 20X7 and paid dividends of $200,000. Its 10 percent bonds convert into 25,000 shares of its common stock. The companies file separate tax returns and are subject to income taxes of 40 percent.

Required

Compute basic and diluted earnings per share for the consolidated entity for 20X7.

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