a.
To calculate: The post-merger earnings per share for Barnes Enterprises.
Introduction:
Earnings per share (EPS):
It is the profit per outstanding share of a public company. A higher EPS indicates a higher value of the company because investors are ready to a pay higher price for one share of the company.Â
b.
To explain: The reasons that the EPS of Barnes Enterprises changed.
Introduction:
Earnings per share (EPS):
It is the profit per outstanding share of a public company. A higher EPS indicates a higher value of the company because investors are ready to pay a higher price for one share of the company.Â
c.
To determine: Whether Barnes Enterprises would be at a better state after the merger.
Introduction:
Merger:
An agreement between two already existing companies that combines them to form one single company is termed as a merger. This is done for expansion of business, its share in the market and value of shareholders.
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