NOTE 11 – EARNINGS PER SHARE

 

The Company computes earnings per share using the two-class method. The two-class method of computing earnings per share is an earnings allocation formula that determines earnings per share for common stock and any participating securities according to dividends declared (whether paid or unpaid) and participation rights in undistributed earnings. The Series B Preferred Shares are considered participating securities as preferred shareholders are entitled to participate with common stockholders on an as-converted basis in any distributions of assets by the Company under the terms of the Certificate of Designations. Under the two-class method, there is no change in the weighted average shares outstanding used between the basic and diluted earnings per share calculations as the Series B Preferred Shares represent the only dilutive share equivalents during the years ended April 30, 2025 and 2024. During the years ended April 30, 2025 and 2024, the Company incurred income (losses) attributable to common shareholders. Accordingly, the effects of any common stock equivalent would be anti-dilutive during the period and thus are not included in the calculation of diluted weighted average number of shares outstanding.

 

The following table illustrates the computation of basic and diluted earnings (loss) per share:

        
   Years Ended April 30, 
   2025   2024 
         
Earnings per share        
Net income  $30,656,050   $333,763 
Less: Accretion of discounts to redemption of Series B convertible preferred stock   (3,193,404)   (15,053,521)
Less: Series B convertible preferred stock dividends   (1,129,759)   (2,517,645)
Less: Allocation of undistributed income to Series B convertible preferred stock   (2,970,780)    
Undistributed income (loss) available to common stockholders  $23,362,107   $(17,237,403)
           
Weighted average shares outstanding used in basic earnings per share   7,329,596    9,581,059 
Net income (loss) per share basic and diluted  $3.19   $(1.80)

 

The table below sets forth the potentially dilutive securities excluded from the computation of diluted weighted average shares outstanding as they would be anti-dilutive:

        
   Years Ended April 30, 
   2025   2024 
Excluded options   1,169,961    925,164 
Excluded warrants   18,570,847    18,570,847 
Series B convertible preferred stock       3,765,105 
Total excluded options and warrants   19,740,808    23,261,116 

 

Diluted earnings per share were calculated under both the if-converted and the two-class methods to determine the most dilutive amount for the common stock. The Company applied the treasury stock two-class method which assumes the securities remain in their current non-exercised or converted form and therefore, deemed anti-dilutive.

 

Historical Timeline

Fiscal YearFiled
2025Aug 11, 2025Showing above
2024Aug 13, 2024
2023Jul 31, 2023
2022Jul 28, 2022
2021Aug 10, 2021
2020Aug 13, 2020
2019Aug 13, 2019
2018Jul 20, 2018
2017Jul 27, 2017
2016Jul 29, 2016

About Earnings Per Share Disclosures

The earnings per share disclosure breaks down the calculation from net income to both basic and diluted EPS, revealing the full impact of a company's capital structure on per-share economics. The reconciliation between basic and diluted share counts exposes how many stock options, RSUs, convertible securities, and warrants are potentially dilutive to existing shareholders.

Key signals: a widening gap between basic and diluted shares indicates growing dilution from equity compensation or convertible instruments. Anti-dilutive securities excluded from the diluted calculation deserve attention — they represent latent dilution that will materialize if the stock price rises. Watch for the effect of share buybacks on per-share metrics: EPS growth driven primarily by repurchases rather than income growth signals weakening fundamentals. Compare year-over-year changes in the diluted share count against equity compensation expense to assess whether management is effectively managing dilution.