M&A & Merger Models
What is the single fastest screen to judge whether a 100% stock deal is accretive or dilutive?
Model answer
Compare the P/E multiples. In an all-stock deal, if the acquirer's P/E is higher than the target's P/E (the price the acquirer is paying, i.e., the target's P/E based on offer price), the deal is…
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