How Do Outstanding Subsidiary Stock Warrants Affect the Calculation of Consolidated

question 42

Multiple Choice

How do outstanding subsidiary stock warrants affect the calculation of consolidated earnings per share?

• A) They will be included in both basic and diluted earnings per share if they are dilutive.
• B) They will only be included in diluted earnings per share if they are dilutive.
• C) They will only be included in basic earnings per share if they are dilutive.
• D) Only the warrants owned by the parent company affect consolidated earnings per share.
• E) Because the warrants are for subsidiary shares, there will be no effect on consolidated earnings per share.

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