Schmidt Electronics Offered an Incentive Stock Plan to Its Employees

question 57

Multiple Choice

Schmidt Electronics offered an incentive stock plan to its employees. On January 1, Year 1, 110,000 options were granted for 110,000 $1 par common shares. The exercise price equals the $6 market price of the common stock on the grant date. The vesting period is 3 years. The options cannot be exercised before January 1, Year 4, and expire on December 31, Year 5. Each option has a value of $4 based upon an option pricing model. What is the fair value of the award?

• A) $110,000
• B) $330,000
• C) $440,000
• D) $660,000

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Definitions:

Common Shares

Equity securities that represent ownership interests in a corporation, providing voting rights and potential dividends to shareholders.

Preferred Shares

A class of ownership in a corporation with a fixed dividend, that has priority over common shares in the distribution of dividends and assets.

SEC Requires

Mandatory rules and requirements established by the Securities and Exchange Commission that publicly traded companies must follow to protect investors and ensure the integrity of the securities markets.

Common Stock

Common stock represents units of ownership interest or equity in a corporation, where holders usually have voting rights to elect the board of directors.