Three different plans for financing an $18,000,000 corporation are under consideration by its organizers. Under each of the following plans, the securities will be issued at their par or face amount, and the income tax rate is estimated at 40% of income.

Plan 1 Plan 2 Plan 3
8% Bonds -- -- $9,000,000
Preferred 4% stock, $20 par -- $9,000,000 $4,500,000
Common stock, $10 par $18,000,000 $9,000,000 $4,500,000
Total $18,000,000 $18,000,000 $18,000,000

Instructions:

Determine the earnings per share of common stock for each plan, assuming that the income before bond interest and income tax is $2,100,000.

Determine the earnings per share of common stock for each plan, assuming that the income before bond interest and income tax of $1,050,000.

Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of each plan.