Reference no: EM132555018
The following table gives the information on the 2 companies for the year just ended:
Sport Unlimite (SU) Fast Track (FT)
Net earnings $5,000,000 $1,500,000
Number of shares 3,000,000 1,500,000
Price $18/share $15/share
Both SU and FT are in the sporting goods business. SU is thinking of acquiring FT with a mix offer of both cash and share swap.
SU Manager estimates that, if the acquisition goes ahead, then the combined company's net earnings will grow by 6% instead of 2% if the companies are to operate independently and such growth rates are perpetual. SU has a cost of capital of 12%.
SU would like to make an offer not to exceed 65% of the total synergy obtained as a result of the acquisition.
What is the total synergy generated in PV terms?
a$ 48.5 MM
b$ 47.5 MM
c$ 50.5 MM
d$ 52.5 MM
e$ 45.5 MM
What is the amount of premium offered to FT expressed as a percentage?
a50%
b55%
c45%
d35%
e40%
If the offer is made with 40% cash and 60% share swap, what is the value of the share swap?
a$ 20.5MM
b$ 18.9MM
c$ 17.9MM
d$ 19.5MM
e$ 21.9MM