The Value of a Target Firm to the Acquiring Firm

question 40

Multiple Choice

The value of a target firm to the acquiring firm is equal to the:

• A) value of the target firm as a separate entity plus the incremental value derived from the acquisition.
• B) purchase cost of the target firm.
• C) value of the merged firm minus the value of the target firm as a separate entity.
• D) purchase cost plus the incremental value derived from the acquisition.
• E) incremental value derived from the acquisition.

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