Calculate the post-merger EPS and market value of equity, assuming no synergies arise in the following acquisition settled in cash. Analyze the difference, if there is any. Further, calculate the new P/E ratio and share price for post-merger B-T. Additional information is given asfollows:

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BidderTarget $25,000 $7,000 Number of common shares outstanding 8,000 3,500 $3.13 $2.00 $29.50 $12.00 9 times6 times $236,000 $42,000 Total earnings EPS Market price per share (Po) P/E ratio Total market value of equity