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Multiple Choice

Use the following information to answer the question(s) below.
You work for a leveraged buyout firm and are evaluating a potential buyout of Associated Steel.Associated Steel's stock price is $15 and it has 10 million shares outstanding.You believe that if you buy the company and replace its management,its value will increase by 50%.You are planning on doing a leveraged buyout of Associated Steel,and will offer $20 per share for control of the company.
-Assuming you get 50% control of Associated Steel,then the price of the non-tendered shares will be closest to:

• A)$12.50.
• B)$15.00.
• C)$17.50.
• D)$20.00.

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Definitions:

Systematic Desensitization

A therapeutic technique aimed at reducing fear or anxiety, by gradually exposing the patient to the anxiety-producing stimulus while teaching relaxation strategies.

Aversion Therapy

A psychological treatment method that uses negative stimuli to reduce or eliminate unwanted behaviors.

Behavioral Therapist

A mental health professional who uses techniques based on behavioral and cognitive psychology to treat psychological disorders and promote mental health.

Fear-Evoking Stimulus

An object, event, or situation that induces fear.