Suppose You Have the Following Information Concerning an Acquiring fiRm

question 183

Multiple Choice

Suppose you have the following information concerning an acquiring firm (A) and a target firm (B) . Neither firm has any debt. The incremental value of the acquisition is estimated to be $250,000.
Firm B is willing to be acquired for $540,000 worth of Firm A's stock. What is the NPV of acquiring Firm B?

• A) The NPV is negative
• B) $94,588
• C) $102,120
• D) $118,156
• E) $162,015

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