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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