Which of the Following Statements Is FALSE

question 15

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 15% 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:

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A flexible, strong tissue found in joints and other parts of the body, providing support and cushioning.

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A highly elastic protein in connective tissue that allows many tissues in the body to resume their shape after stretching or contracting.

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