A Takeover Creates Value for the Acquirer as Long as Which

question 70

Multiple Choice

A takeover creates value for the acquirer as long as which of the following statements is true:

• A) The NPV of the standalone value of the target firm plus synergy less the offer price is greater than or equal to zero
• B) The NPV of the standalone value of the target firm less the offer price is greater than or equal to zero
• C) The NPV of the standalone value of the target firm plus synergy less the sum of the offer price and transaction-related expenses is greater than or equal to zero
• D) The NPV of the offer price less the standalone value of the target firm is less than or equal to zero
• E) None of the above

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