Chapter 21, Problem 4P

a.

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To Determine: The discount rate that should be used to estimate the cash flows.

Introduction: A merger is the mix of two organizations into one by either shutting the old entities into one new entity or by one organization engrossing the other. In other terms, at least two organizations are united into one organization to form a merger.

b.

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To Determine: The dollar value to Corporation V to Corporation A.

c.

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To Determine: The maximum price per share that Corporation A should offer for Corporation V and the outcomes of Corporation A's stock price if the tender offer is accepted.