PRINCIPLES OF CORPORATE FINANCE
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ISBN: 9781264052059
Author: BREALEY
Publisher: MCG
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Chapter 31, Problem 9PS
a)
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To determine: Merger gain
b)
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To determine: Cost of cash offer
c)
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To determine: Cost of stock alternative
d)
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To determine:
e)
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To determine: NPV of acquisition under stock offer
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