If Rearden Offers an Exchange Ratio Such That,at Current Pre-Announcement

question 32

Multiple Choice

If Rearden offers an exchange ratio such that,at current pre-announcement share prices for both firms,the offer represents a 20% premium to buy Associated Steel,then actual premium Rearden will pay will be closest to:

• A)14.7%
• B)18.0%
• C)20.0%
• D)22.4%

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