Assuming This Is a Stock Deal, Calculate the Goodwill Created

question 1

Multiple Choice

Assuming this is a stock deal, calculate the goodwill created in the M&A transaction given the following details.

Details:
Shareholders' equity: $5,000.0m
Existing goodwill: $1,500.0m
Equity purchase price: $6,600.0m
Tangible and intangible asset write-ups: $1,200.0m
Deferred tax liabilities: $800.0m

• A)$2,000.0m
• B)$1,500.0m
• C)$2,700.0m
• D)$3,200.0m

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