In the Case of a Merger That Is Stock Financed

question 18

Multiple Choice

In the case of a merger that is stock financed, the assumed merger cost may be incorrect if the:

• A) value of the acquired firm's shares changes after the merger announcement.
• B) value of the acquiring firm's shares changes after the merger announcement.
• C) long-term interest rates increase.
• D)merger is either horizontal or vertical.

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Definitions:

Marginal Utility

The alteration in pleasure or usefulness a person receives from using an extra unit of a product or service.

Laws of Economics

Fundamental principles that govern economic behavior and interactions, such as supply and demand, cost-benefit analysis, and incentives.

Interest-Rate Cost-Of-Funds

The cost to banks or financial institutions of acquiring funds to lend, which can include interest paid on deposits or on borrowed funds.

Marginal Benefit

Additional value or satisfaction obtained by consuming an extra unit of a good or service.