The Prad Corporation Is Considering a Merger with the Stone

question 63

Multiple Choice

The Prad Corporation is considering a merger with the Stone Company which has 400,000 outstanding shares selling for $25.An investment dealer has advised that to succeed in its merger Prad Corp.would have to offer $45 per share for Stones' stock.Prad Corp.stock is selling for $30.How many shares of Prad Corp.stock would have to be exchanged to acquire all of Stones' stock?

• A) 266,667 shares
• B) 600,000 shares
• C) 720,000 shares
• D) 800,000 shares

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