A Successful Merger Requires That The

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Multiple Choice

A successful merger requires that the:

• A) P/E ratio maintains its pre-merger value.
• B) Debt-equity ratio of the firm remains at its pre-merger level.
• C) Book value per share must remain constant.
• D) Book value per share must increase.
• E) Value of the whole exceeds the value of the sum of the parts.

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