A Corp. and B Company will be merging. Independently, A has forecasted annual earnings of P400,000 and overall return of 16%. On the other hand, B had dividends of P480,000 last year, an overall return of 15% and a payout ratio of 80%. Once combined, they will have a total equity value of P7,300,000. How much is the value of synergy between the two entities?

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A Corp. and B Company will be merging. Independently, A has forecasted annual earnings of P400,000 and overall return of 16%. On the other hand, B had dividends of P480,000 last year, an overall return of 15% and a payout ratio of 80%. Once combined, they will have a total equity value of P7,300,000. How much is the value of synergy between the two entities? 

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