An Increase in Earnings Per Share After a Merger May

question 65

Multiple Choice

An increase in earnings per share after a merger may not indicate increased value if the:

• A)Number of shares has increased
• B)Price of the acquirer's stock increases
• C)Price/earnings ratios were different in the pre-merger firms
• D)Firm's additional earnings are spent on legal expenses of the merger

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