In Evaluating a Target in a Merger or Acquisition,if the Target

question 36

Multiple Choice

In evaluating a target in a merger or acquisition,if the target has outstanding debt:

• A)the debt will probably discourage the acquiring firm from pursuing the merger or acquisition.
• B)that debt must be added to the estimated value of the target to determine the target's equity value.
• C)that debt must be subtracted from the estimated value of the target to determine the target's equity value.
• D)that debt must be retired before the merger or acquisition can proceed.

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