Consider the Following Two Statements: (I) the Higher the Price

question 23

Multiple Choice

Consider the following two statements: (i) The higher the price of the bidder's equity, the more likely it is that the bidder wants to pay with
Cash.
(ii) The acquirer's equity price generally falls upon the announcement of an equity-for-equity deal.

• A)(i) is correct, (ii) is incorrect.
• B)(ii) is correct, (i) is incorrect.
• C)Both (i) and (ii) are correct.
• D)Both (i) and (ii) are incorrect.
• E)Acquirers do not hold equity.

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