QUESTION 18
Firm A has a value of $500 million and Firm B has a value of
$300 million. Firm A has 1000 shares outstanding, and Firm B has
800 shares outstanding. Suppose that the merger would increase cash
flows of the combined firm by $5 million in perpetuity. Assuming
the cost of capital for the new firm is 5%.
Assume that Firm A purchases Firm B for $330 million. How much do
Firm A's shareholders gain from this merger?
A. |
$30 million |
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B. |
$70 million |
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C. |
$20 million |
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D. |
$15 million |
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E. |
None of the above |
Answer : Correct Option is (B.) 70 million
Calculation of Gain to the shareholder of Firm A
Gain to shareholder of Firm A = Synergy Gain + Value of the Firm B - Purchase Consideration Paid
Synerguy Gain = Annual Cash Flow / Discount Rate
= 5 million / 0.05
= 100 million
Value of Firm B = 330 million
Purcahse Consideration Paid = 330 million
Gain to shareholder of Firm A = Synergy Gain + Value of the Firm B - Purchase Consideration Paid
= 100 million + 300 million - 330 million
= 70 million
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