If the P/E Paid Is Equal to the P/E of the Acquiring

question 94

Multiple Choice

If the P/E paid is equal to the P/E of the acquiring company, the effect on the earnings per share of the acquired company will be

• A) negative.
• B) positive.
• C) neutral.
• D) uncorrelated.

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