Question

First National Bank's stock is currently selling at $40 per share and the bank recently reported earnings per share of $4.50 for its 200,000 shares. Second National Bank has 150,000 shares outstanding, with a current market price of $30 per share. Second National just reported its earnings per share of $5. If First National acquires Second National in a stock purchase, with the two banks agreeing to exchange stock at the current market prices, and post-merger earnings are expected to be $1,800,000, what will the post-merger EPS be?

A) $4.36

B) $5.76

C) $5.28

D) $5.14

E) None of the above

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