Goldblade plc is about to launch a bid for Membrane plc. Both companies are in the light
Question:
Statements of profit or loss for year ended 31 December
Financial position statements as at 31 December
(debt divided by debt plus equity; equity at market value, debt at book value) Goldblade expects that in order to secure a controlling share in Membrane it will have to offer a premium of 20 per cent on the current market price of Membrane's shares. Goldblade's long-run cost of borrowing currently stands at 10 per cent. The company is considering whether to finance the deal using a share-for-share offer or a cash purchase.
(a) If the company were to finance the takeover using a share-for-share offer, advise Goldblade plc on what form the offer should take and the number of shares it will issue.
(b) In light of the information given above, critically evaluate whether a cash offer or a share-for-share offer would be more appropriate for Goldblade plc.
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Corporate Finance Principles and Practice
ISBN: 978-1292103037
7th edition
Authors: Denzil Watson, Antony Head