Query
Query
CHAPTER 6
MERGERS AND ACQUISITIONS
QUESTION 1 [25]
The directors of Bonn (Ltd) have appointed you as a merger and acquisition specialist. They are
considering the acquisition of Boxer (Ltd). You are to advise them whether or not to proceed with the
project.
1.1 Discuss the possible tax gains from a merger and acquisition (5)
1.2 Calculate the combined value of the proposed acquisition (2)
1.3 Calculate the net present value of the proposal (2)
1.4 Calculate the acquisition premium (2)
1.5 Calculate the post-acquisition market price of the share (3)
1.6 Calculate the post-acquisition increase/decrease price of the share (2)
Assume the acquisition is based on earnings per share:
1.7 Calculate the exchange ratio based on earnings per share (3)
1.8 Calculate the total number of shares in the proposed acquisition (2)
1.9 Calculate the post-acquisition earnings per share (4)
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SOLUTION
QUESTION 1 [25]
1.1 - Net operating losses the combined firm will have a lower tax bill than the two firms
considered separately.
1.5 Post acquisition price per share (R116m R24m) / 4 million shares
= R92m /4m
= R23 (3)
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