21-121 the Merger Bid Premium Usually Is Defined as

question 92

Multiple Choice

21-121 The merger bid premium usually is defined as

• A)the difference between the price paid for the company and the market value immediately prior to the merger announcement.
• B)the ratio of the purchase price of a target bank's equity to its book value.
• C)the difference between the market value immediately prior to the merger announcement and the book value of the company.
• D)All of the above.
• E)Answers A and B only.

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