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EARNINGS PER SHARE | NOTE 2 EARNINGS PER SHARE The earnings per share was computed on the weighted average of outstanding common shares during the period. Diluted earnings per share are calculated by including contingently issuable shares with the weighted average shares outstanding.
The Company excludes equity instruments from the calculation of diluted earnings per share if the effect of including such instruments is anti-dilutive. All of the preferred stock, which is convertible into 1,033,334 shares of common stock, was excluded at December 31, 2023 as its conversion would have an anti-dilutive effect. Cumulative Preferred Stock dividends in arrears at December 31, 2023 and 2022 totaled $8,909,346 and $8,781,274, respectively. Total dividends in arrears, on a per share basis, consist of the following:
NOTE 2 EARNINGS PER SHARE (cont.) The 6% convertible prior cumulative preferred stock may, upon thirty days prior notice, be redeemed by the Corporation at $5.25 per share plus unpaid accrued dividends to date of redemption. In the event of voluntary liquidation, holders of this stock are entitled to receive $5.25 per share plus accrued dividends. It may be exchanged for common stock at the option of the shareholders in the ratio of four common shares for one share of Series A and 3.75 common shares for one share of Series B. The Company has the privilege of redemption of 5% convertible cumulative preferred stock at $21 per share plus unpaid accrued dividends. In the event of voluntary or involuntary liquidation, holders of this stock are entitled to receive $20 per share plus unpaid accrued dividends. It may be exchanged for common stock at the option of the shareholders, in the ratio of 3.795 common shares for one of 5% convertible preferred stock. |