When Is a Merger Accretive

question 9

Multiple Choice

When is a merger accretive?

• A)Acquirer's pro forma EPS is lower
• B)Target's P/E is higher than acquirer's
• C)Acquirer's P/E is lower than target's
• D)Acquirer's P/E is higher than target's

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