Taxon corp. granted restricted stock units (rsus) representing 30 million of its $1 par common shares to executives, subject to forfeiture if employment is terminated within three years. after the recipients of the rsus satisfy the vesting requirement, the company will distribute the shares. the common shares had a market price of $8 per share on the grant date. ignoring taxes, what is the effect on earnings in the year after the shares are granted to executives? a) $0. b) $30 million. c) $80 million. d) $240 million.

Anheuser-busch inbev is considering you for an entry-level brand management position. you have been asked to prepare an analysis of the u.s. craft beer industry as part of the selection process. prepare a 3-5 page report that includes a description of the industry’s strategically relevant macro-environmental components, evaluates competition in the industry, assesses drivers of change and industry dynamics, and lists industry key success factors. the company’s management also asks that you propose the basic elements of a strategic action plan that will allow the company to improve its competitive position in the market for craft beer. you must provide a heading in your report for each of the required elements of the assignment.