Question 161

Select whether the following statements are true or false with regard to Modigliani and Miller's dividend policy theory.

Question 162

Company M plans to bid for Company J. Company M has 20 million shares in issue and a current share price of $10.00 before publicly announcing the planned takeover. Company J has 10 million shares in issue and a current share price of $4.00.
The directors of Company M are considering an all-share bid of 1 Company M shares for 2 Company J shares.
Synergies worth $20m are expected from the acquisition.
What is the likely change in wealth for Company M's shareholders (in total) if the bid is accepted?
Give your answer to the nearest $ million.
$ ? million
  • Question 163

    Company A is planning to acquire Company B.
    Company A's managers think they can improve the performance of Company B to the extent that its own P/E ratio should be applied to Company B's earnings.
    Relevant Data:
    What is the expected synergy if the acquisition goes ahead?
    Give your answer to the nearest $ million.
    $ ? million

    Question 164

    A company plans to cut its dividend but is concerned that the share price will fall. This demonstrates the _____________ effect
  • Question 165

    A company with 4 million shares in issue wishes to raise $4 million by means of a rights issue The share price prior to the rights issue is $5.00.
    Under the rights issue, 1 million new shares will be issued at $4.00.
    When the rights issue is announced it is expected that the Theoretical Ex-rights Price (TERP) will be $4.80 The directors of the company are considering offering any shareholder who does not wish to take up the rights the opportunity to sell the rights back to the company for $1.00.
    Which of the following is the most likely consequence of the directors offer?