The 2023 annual report of Software City, Incorporated, included the following comparative summary of earnings per share over the last three years. What is the purpose of this summary?
1) To analyze the financial performance of Software City, Incorporated
2) To compare the earnings per share of Software City, Incorporated with other companies
3) To provide information about the earnings per share of Software City, Incorporated to shareholders
4) To explain the factors influencing the earnings per share of Software City, Incorporated
