When Two Firms Merge, the Value of the Acquiring Firm

question 2

Multiple Choice

When two firms merge, the value of the acquiring firm will change by the:

• A)Ggain from the merger
• B)NPV minus the cost of the merger
• C)NPV of the merger
• D)Cost of the merger

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