Loki Inc. and Thor Inc. have entered into a stock swap merger agreement whereby Loki will pay a 35% premium over Thor’s pre-merger price. A. If Thor’s pre-merger price per share was $37 and Loki’s was $52, what exchange ratio will Loki need to offer? B. On the day of the merger announcement, the increase in Thor (the target firm’s) stock price will be ______(higher/lower) than 35% (the takeover premium). C. Based on your answer in part B of this question, explain why you think Thor’s stock price increase will be higher or lower than the takeover premium at the time of the merger announcement.

Loki Inc. and Thor Inc. have entered into a stock swap merger agreement whereby Loki will pay a 35% premium over Thor’s pre-merger price. A. If Thor’s pre-merger price per share was $37 and Loki’s was $52, what exchange ratio will Loki need to offer? B. On the day of the merger announcement, the increase in Thor (the target firm’s) stock price will be ______(higher/lower) than 35% (the takeover premium). C. Based on your answer in part B of this question, explain why you think Thor’s stock price increase will be higher or lower than the takeover premium at the time of the merger announcement.

EBK CONTEMPORARY FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT

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Chapter20: Financing With Derivatives

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