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Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) can create value for shareholders.

True

Why do companies that are targeted for M&A sometimes object to the takeover, even if it's beneficial for their shareholders?

The management of the targeted company might object to the takeover due to concerns about losing their jobs, control, or company culture. They may also believe that the offer price undervalues the company.

What is the 'winner's curse' in M&A?

The 'winner's curse' refers to the situation where the winning bidder in an auction ends up paying more than the actual value of the target company.

If you are the acquirer in an M&A transaction, should you pay for the target company using your own stock or cash, and when?

Whether to use stock or cash for the acquisition depends on the perceived valuation of your own company. If you believe your stock is overvalued, it's more advantageous to pay in cash. Conversely, if you believe your stock is undervalued, you might prefer to pay with stock. Signup and view all the answers

It is always beneficial for the acquirer to pay for the target company with cash when the target is undervalued.

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What is the 'greenshoe' provision in IPOs and seasoned equity offerings?

The 'greenshoe' provision allows the underwriters to issue additional shares beyond the initial offering, if there is high demand for the shares. This provision typically lasts for 30 days. Signup and view all the answers

The number of publicly listed firms in the US has been increasing in the last 25 years.

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The share price of a firm typically rises on the day it announces a seasoned equity offering.

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Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A)

M&A: Does M&A create value for shareholders?
M&A: Why do company managers sometimes resist takeovers, even if they benefit shareholders? How might golden parachutes/handshakes help in resolving this?
M&A: What is the "winner's curse" in M&A transactions?
M&A: When acquiring a company, should one use stock or cash, especially if the acquirer's stock is overvalued?
M&A: Why pay with cash when the target is undervalued?

Equity Offerings

Equity offerings: What are the "greenshoe" options in IPOs and follow-up offerings?
Equity offerings: Why has the number of publicly traded companies decreased in the past 25 years?
Equity offerings: Why do share prices typically fall the day a seasoned equity offering is announced?

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Test your knowledge on key concepts in Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) and Equity Offerings. Explore questions about shareholder value, management resistance, payment methods, and IPOs. This quiz will challenge your understanding of the financial strategies surrounding corporate takeovers and equity financing.