-Assume Alpha Pays a 20% Premium for Beta in a \text

question 95

Multiple Choice

$\begin{array} { r r } &\underline{\text { Alpha }} &\underline{ \text { Beta }} \\\text {Total earnings}& \$ 1,000,000 & \$ 600,000 \\ \text {Number of shares outstanding}&400,000 & 200,000 \\ \text {Earnings per share}&\$ 2.50 & \$ 3.00 \\ \text {Price/earnings}&12 \mathrm { X } & 10 \mathrm { X } \\\text { Market price/share } & \$ 30.00 & \$ 30.00 \end{array}$
-Assume Alpha pays a 20% premium for Beta in a pooling of interests' transaction.Calculate the post-merger EPS for Alpha.

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Definitions:

Nervous System

The system of neurons and neural pathways that convey nerve signals throughout the body, integrating its functions and sensory data.

Musculoskeletal System

The organ system that enables humans and other animals to move using the muscular and skeletal systems, providing form, support, stability, and movement to the body.

Spinal Cord

A long, thin, tubular structure made up of nervous tissue, which extends from the brain and is encased in the vertebral column.

Respiratory System

The biological system in animals consisting of specific organs and structures used for gas exchange between the organism and its environment.