How Is the Equity Value Calculated for an M&A Transaction

question 12

Multiple Choice

How is the equity value calculated for an M&A transaction when the target company is private?

• A)Share price multiplied by shares outstanding
• B)Acquirer's price per share multiplied by shares outstanding
• C)Enterprise value less assumed/refinanced net debt
• D)There is no equity value for a private company

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