Your company has earnings per share of $4.20. It has 1.3 million shares outstanding, each of which hasa price of $38.80. You are thinking of buying TargetCo, which has earnings per share of $2.10, 1.4million shares, and a price per share of $25.60. You will pay for TargetCo by issuing new shares. Thereare no expected synergies from the transaction. If you pay no premium to buy TargetCo, what will beyour earnings per share after the merger?EPS = $2.93EPS = $4.98EPS = $3.78%3DEPS = $12.42

Calculation of EPS after Merger:The EPS after merger is $3.78.Excel Spreadsheet:

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Chapter26: Mergers And Corporate Control

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