Tangshan Mining Company Has Released the Following Information

question 54

Essay

Tangshan Mining Company has released the following information. (a) What are Tangshan Mining's current earnings per share?
(b) What is Tangshan Mining's current P/E ratio?
(c) Tangshan Mining wants to use half of its earnings either to pay shareholders dividends or to repurchase shares for inclusion in the firm's employee stock ownership plan. If the firm pays a cash dividend, what will be the dividend per share received by existing shareholders?
(d) Instead of paying the cash dividend, what if the firm uses half of its earnings to pay $55 per share to repurchase the shares, what will be the firm's new EPS? What should be the firm's new share price?
(e) Compare the impact of a stock dividend and stock repurchase on shareholder wealth.

Recognize the function of anxiety and its relation to predictability and personal constructs according to Kelly.

Acknowledge the role of the self in cognitive processing and memory.

Comprehend the significance of possible selves in guiding behavior and motivation.

Appreciate the therapeutic approach of changing irrational beliefs to address psychological problems.

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Definitions:

Current Account Entry

An item in the balance of payments that includes all imports and exports of goods and services, along with income received from or paid to foreign countries.

Current Account

A component of a country's balance of payments that encompasses the trade balance, net primary income, and secondary income.

Net Investment Income

The income generated from investments after deducting all related expenses, such as interest payments, fees, and taxes.

Purchases of Real Assets

The acquisition of physical or tangible assets such as real estate, equipment, or commodities.