Assume Two Firms Are at Their Maximum Level of Debt

question 38

Multiple Choice

Assume two firms are at their maximum level of debt.How can a merger between these firms create synergy based on debt capacity?

• A)By increasing firm size
• B)By lowering risk
• C)By lowering taxes
• D)By lowering the tax shield
• E)They can't.

Understand the impact of hedging on financial risk management.

Differentiate between various financial instruments such as forward, futures, options, and swaps.

Identify the obligations and rights associated with buying and selling options.

Analyze the effect of price changes on firm's risk profile and value.

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