XYZ plc had an issued share capital of 1 million ordinary shares at 1 January 2020. The nominal value was 50p and the market value £2 per share. On 30 June 2020, the company offered a 1:2 rights issue (e.g., one new share for every two shares held) at a price of 100p per share. The post-tax earnings were £3m and £4m for 2019 and 2020, respectively. Required: a) Calculate the basic EPS for XYZ plc 31 December 2020, in accordance with best accounting practice. b) What is the bonus element for shareholders?

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XYZ plc had an issued share capital of 1 million ordinary shares at 1 January 2020.
The nominal value was 50p and the market value £2 per share. On 30 June 2020, the
company offered a 1:2 rights issue (e.g., one new share for every two shares held) at
a price of 100p per share. The post-tax earnings were £3m and £4m for 2019 and
2020, respectively.
Required:
a) Calculate the basic EPS for XYZ plc 31 December 2020, in accordance with best
accounting practice.
b) What is the bonus element for shareholders?
Transcribed Image Text:XYZ plc had an issued share capital of 1 million ordinary shares at 1 January 2020. The nominal value was 50p and the market value £2 per share. On 30 June 2020, the company offered a 1:2 rights issue (e.g., one new share for every two shares held) at a price of 100p per share. The post-tax earnings were £3m and £4m for 2019 and 2020, respectively. Required: a) Calculate the basic EPS for XYZ plc 31 December 2020, in accordance with best accounting practice. b) What is the bonus element for shareholders?
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