Question

On January 1, 2021, Oliver Foods issued stock options for 47,000 shares to a division manager. The options have an estimated fair value of $7 each. To provide additional incentive for managerial achievement, the options are not exercisable unless Oliver Foods' stock price increases by 6% in four years. Oliver Foods initially estimates that it is not probable the goal will be achieved. How much compensation will be recorded in each of the next four years

Answer 1

$82,250

Step-by-step explanation:

the compensation per year = 47,000 x 1/4 x$7 per stock = $82,250

The compensation must be allocated proportionally to every year included in the plan, regardless of the conditions specified by the plan. The stock price already implicitly includes the most probable market conditions for the company, so that is the price that has to be used to record the compensation plan.