The directors of Ostrow Ltd have appointed you as a merger and acquisition specialist. They are considering
Question:
The directors of Ostrow Ltd have appointed you as a merger and acquisition specialist. They are considering the
acquisition of Osborn Ltd. You are to advise them whether to proceed with the project.
The following data is available:
Ostrow LTD | Osborn LTD | |
Market price per share | R10,00 | R8,00 |
Earnings per share | R3,00 | R2,40 |
No.shares issued | 2 million | 0,5 million |
Additional information:
Cash payment to Ostrow Ltd = R12 million.
Synergy benefits of R10 million will accrue through the acquisition.
Ostrow Ltd has just had its assets re-valued and the valuation has appreciated quite significantly.
a) Calculate the acquisition premium.
b) Calculate the post-acquisition market price of the share
c) Calculate the post-acquisition increase/decrease price of the share
Assume the acquisition is based on earnings per share:
d) Calculate the post-acquisition earnings per share.
Advanced Accounting
ISBN: 9780132568968
11th Edition
Authors: Floyd A. Beams, Joseph H. Anthony, Bruce Bettinghaus, Kenneth Smith