Question

LCI Cable Company grants 2.0 million performance stock options to key executives at January 1, 2018. The options entitle executives to receive 2.0 million of LCI $1 par common shares, subject to the achievement of specific financial goals over the next four years. Attainment of these goals is considered probable initially and throughout the service period. The options have a current fair value of $16 per option.

Required:
a. Prepare the appropriate entry when the options are awarded on January 1, 2018.
b. Prepare the appropriate entries on December 31 of each year 2018.
c. Suppose at the beginning of 2019, LCI decided it is not probable that the performance objectives will be met. Prepare the appropriate entries on December 31 of 2019 and 2020.

Answer 1

Data provided as per the question is given below:-

Option expected to vest = 2.4 million

Fair value = $13

No Journal entry is required until the end of the reporting period, but reimbursement must be calculated at the grant date.

Estimated total compensation = Option expected to vest × Fair value

= 2.4 million × $13

= $31.2 million

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