M&A & Merger Models
How does a higher acquisition premium affect accretion/dilution?
Model answer
A higher premium raises the purchase price, which (a) in a stock deal means issuing more shares - more denominator dilution - and (b) in a cash/debt deal means more debt and higher interest expense,…
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