Endevco Is Considering the Acquisition of Geothermal Resources in a Stock-For-Stock

question 33

Multiple Choice

Endevco is considering the acquisition of Geothermal Resources in a stock-for-stock exchange.Assume no immediate synergistic benefits are expected.Selected financial data on the two companies are shown below:

If Endevco is not willing to incur an initial dilution in its EPS, and if Endevco also feels that it will have to offer Geothermal shareholders a minimum of 20% over Geothermal's current market price, what is the maximum price per share that Endevco will have to pay for Geothermal's stock?

• A)$57.60
• B)$64.33
• C)$52.23
• D)$60.00

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