Loki, Inc. and​ Thor, Inc. have entered into a​ stock-swap merger agreement whereby Loki will pay a 39% premium over​ Thor's pre-merger price. If​ Thor's pre-merger price per share was $42 and​ Loki's was $51​, what exchange ratio will Loki need to​ offer? a. 1.42 shares of Loki for each share of Thor b. 0.72 shares of Loki for each share of Thor c. 0.86 shares of Loki for each share of Thor d. 1.14 shares of Loki for each share of Thor

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Loki, Inc. and​ Thor, Inc. have entered into a​ stock-swap merger agreement whereby Loki will pay a 39% premium over​ Thor's pre-merger price. If​ Thor's pre-merger price per share was $42 and​ Loki's was $51​, what exchange ratio will Loki need to​ offer?

a. 1.42 shares of Loki for each share of Thor

b. 0.72 shares of Loki for each share of Thor

c. 0.86 shares of Loki for each share of Thor

d. 1.14 shares of Loki for each share of Thor

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