Which of the Following Statements Is FALSE

question 15

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is FALSE?

• A)In practice,most acquirers pay a substantial acquisition premium,which is the percentage difference between the acquisition price and the premerger price of the target firm.
• B)When a bid is announced,the target shareholders enjoy a gain of 15% on average in their stock price.
• C)In most U.S.states,the law requires that when existing shareholders of a target firm are forced to sell their shares,they receive the market price for their shares.In most cases,this concept is interpreted as the value inclusive of any value that arises because of the merger itself.
• D)A bidder is unlikely to acquire a target company for less than its current market value.

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Definitions:

Dividend Per Share

The sum of money paid by a company to its shareholders, divided by the total number of shares outstanding, usually expressed as a dollar amount per share.

Preferred Stock

A class of ownership in a corporation that has a higher claim on assets and earnings than common stock, usually with no voting rights but with a fixed dividend.

Common Stock

Represents equity ownership in a corporation, giving holders voting rights and a share in the company's profits through dividends.

Dividend Per Share

The portion of a company's earnings allocated to each outstanding share of common stock.