Question 9
Which one of the following inputs to the option pricing model are NOT required to be disclosed?
Exercised price
Expected volatility
Earnings per share
According to the requirements for the disclosure of inputs to the option pricing model, the earnings per share (EPS) is not typically considered a necessary input to be disclosed when valuing share options. The exercised price and expected volatility are both critical inputs in the Black-Scholes model or other option pricing models, and would need to be disclosed in accordance with relevant accounting standards on the disclosure of information related to share-based payments. Therefore, the correct answer is:
Earnings per share