Earnings per share of common stock will immediately increase as a result of: the sale of additional shares of common stock by the company. an increase in the dividends paid to common stockholders by the company. an increase in the company's net income. the issuance of bonds by the company to finance construction of new buildings.

Earnings per share of common stock will immediately increase as a result of:

	the sale of additional shares of common stock by the company.
	an increase in the dividends paid to common stockholders by the company.
	an increase in the company's net income.
	the issuance of bonds by the company to finance construction of new buildings.

Answer
an increase in the company's net income.