Firms a and B Intend to Merge and Firm a Has

question 8

Essay

Firms A and B intend to merge and Firm A has calculated the NPV of the merger to be $2 million after paying $8 million for Firm
B.If Firm A had a pre-merger value of $10 million and Firm B had a pre-merger value of $6 million, calculate the value of the merged entity, as well as the cost of the merger.

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Definitions:

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Genetic Method

An approach in psychology that examines the influence of genetics on behavior and traits, studying how inherited characteristics impact individual differences.

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A dual-purpose gland under the stomach that performs both digestive and endocrine functions.

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