The Numbers Provided Are in Millions of Dollars and Reflect

question 83

Multiple Choice

The numbers provided are in millions of dollars and reflect market values: The shortcomings of this strategy are the following except

• A)duration changes as the time to maturity changes, making it difficult to maintain a continuous hedge.
• B)estimation of duration is difficult for some accounts such as demand deposits and savings accounts.
• C)it ignores convexity which can be distorting for large changes in interest rates.
• D)it is difficult to compute market values for many assets and liabilities.
• E)it does not assume a flat term structure, so its estimation is imprecise.

Evaluate the effect of synergy in mergers and acquisitions and how it contributes to the total value of the combined firms.

Calculate the new share price and the total number of shares outstanding after mergers and acquisitions.

Understand and apply the concept of price/earnings ratio in the context of mergers and acquisitions.

Analyze the financing options for mergers and acquisitions (cash versus stock deals) and their implications.

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