Which of the Following Statements Is False

question 5

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is false?

• A) In practice, most acquirers pay a substantial acquisition premium, which is the percentage difference between the acquisition price and the premerger price of the target firm.
• B) When a bid is announced, the target shareholders enjoy a gain of 16% on average in their stock price.
• C) In most U.S. states, the law requires that when existing shareholders of a target firm are forced to sell their shares, they receive the market price for their shares. In most cases, this concept is interpreted as the value inclusive of any value that arises because of the merger itself.
• D) A bidder is unlikely to acquire a target company for less than its current market value.

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Definitions:

Representations

Statements or assertions made by one party to another, often regarding the condition or status of something, which can impact agreements or contracts.

Innocent Misrepresentation

A misrepresentation made without fault or knowledge of its falsity, which may allow the misled party to void the contract but not claim damages.

Intentionally Deceptive

Deliberately misleading actions or statements designed to make someone believe something that is not true.

Ratification

The action of officially approving or confirming a previous act or decision, which was made without authorization or was otherwise questionable, to make it legally valid.