Assume That Company a Makes a $40-Per-Share Offer for Company

question 10

Multiple Choice

Assume that Company A makes a $40-per-share offer for Company B, which now trades at $30 per share. Also assume that the deal is expected to close in 90 days. If the deal closes, then the risk arbitrager's return would be:

• A) 20%
• B) 30%
• C) 35%
• D) 50%

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Definitions:

Financing Corporations

Entities that provide financial support for businesses, typically through loans or equity investments.

Interest Expense

The cost incurred by an entity for borrowed funds, typically reported on the income statement as a non-operating cost.

Tax Purposes

Considerations or transactions carried out to comply with tax regulations or to optimize tax efficiency.

Times Interest Earned Ratio

A financial metric that measures a company's ability to meet its debt obligations by comparing its income before interest and taxes to its interest expenses.