Brutus Manufacturing has earnings per share (EPS) of $2.00,…

Brutus Manufacturing has earnings per share (EPS) of $2.00, 7 million shares outstanding, and a share price of $30.  Brutus is considering buying Fisher Industries, which has earnings per share of $1.50, 3.5 million shares outstanding, and a share price of $15. Brutus will pay for Fisher by issuing new shares. There are no expected synergies from the transaction. If Brutus pays no premium to acquire Fisher, what will the earnings per share be after the merger?