For a firm with a simple capital structure, all of the following are necessary to measure basic earnings per share (EPS) EXCEPT:
A) |
the timing and number of shares issued or repurchased during the year. | |
B) |
dividends paid to preferred shareholders. | |
C) |
dividends paid to common shareholders. | |
Basic EPS = earnings available to common shareholders divided by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding. Earnings available to common shareholders equals net income minus preferred dividends. |