Fundamentals of Corporate Finance (3rd Edition) (Pearson Series in Finance)
Fundamentals of Corporate Finance (3rd Edition) (Pearson Series in Finance)
3rd Edition
ISBN: 9780133507676
Author: Jonathan Berk, Peter DeMarzo, Jarrad Harford
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 22, Problem 1P
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Earnings per share:

Earnings per share or EPS can be defined as an important financial measure that reflects the profitability of a firm. It is the portion of the profit of a firm that is allocated to every individual share of the stock. It is an important term most commonly used by investors and other people who trade in the stock market.

(a)

To determine: The earnings per share after the merger.

(b)

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To determine: The earnings per share after the merger when the offer price is at a premium of 20%.

(c)

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To determine: The reason for the change in earning per share in part (a) and whether the shareholders of the other company any better or worse off.

(d)

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To determine: The price-earnings ratio of the merged company.

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