Question: Keep at least 4 decimals in all calculations. This answer will get multiple thumbs up if correct. YFL Inc. is considering the acquisition of the

Keep at least 4 decimals in all calculations.

This answer will get multiple thumbs up if correct.

YFL Inc. is considering the acquisition of the Target Inc. YAL has 114 million shares outstanding and the stock price is $3.72. Target has a market capitalization of $419 million and has 46 million shares outstanding. The combined entity will be worth $1,014 million.

  1. If YAL issues 99 million new shares to acquire Target, what is the NPV of the acquisition to YAL?
  2. What is the premium (in %) received by Targets shareholder in Part A?
  3. If the synergy will be equally shared by the two groups of shareholders, what is the exchange ratio?
  4. What is the maximum number of shares YAL would issue to acquire Target?

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