What is a typical merger premium paid in a merger or acquisition? What effect does this premium have on the market value of the merger candidate, and when is most of this movement likely to take place?

Q: Discuss how prospect theory explains the equity premium puzzle?

A: The equity premium puzzle means outperformance of stocks over Treasury bills,  which is based on…

Q: When an investment in an available-for-sale debt security is transferred to trading because the…

A: Available for sale debt securities are those investment which is held by the entity not to hold till…

Q: GW Underwriters retains the difference between its buying price and its offering price on new…

A: Underwriters are large financial institutions such as investment banks, insurance companies, banks,…

Q: What are some factors that acquiring firms consider when they set a bid price?

A: Three main factors are whether the purchasers observe the product offers worth, how many purchasers…

Q: Share option compensation is what accounting subject?

A: Stock-based compensation: It is a way of paying employees, executives, and directors of a company…

Q: If stock market returns for merged firms are positive, which motives for horizontal merger would be…

A: The question is asking us to identify the motives for horizontal mergers that would be supported if…

Q: Are exchange-listed options adjusted for the payment of an ordinary dividend? If so, what about the…

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Q: Do U.S. GAAP and IFRS differ in the amount of flexibility that companies have in electing the fair…

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Q: Which of the following are common takeover tactics?     a. Bear hugs b. Open market purchases c.…

A: Common takeover tactics The acquisition of a business by another business is referred to as a…

Q: When does a leveraged buyout occur?

A: Leveraged Buyout: An LBO (leveraged buyout) is the acquisition of another firm by using a…

Q: How is the potentially dilutive effect of convertible preferred stock reflected in EPS calculations…

A: A potentially dilutive effect of a convertible preferred stock is reflected in the calculations of…