1) (25 pts) Firm A is trying to acquire Firm T and believes that this purchase would increase the annual after-tax cash
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1) (25 pts) Firm A is trying to acquire Firm T and believes that this purchase would increase the annual after-tax cash flow by $345,000 indefinitely. The current market value of A and T is $19 million and $8.1 million, respectively. Future cash flows are discounted at 8%. Assume that neither firm has debt. Right now A is deciding between offering 35% of its stock or $11.5 million in cash for this acquisition.< i) What is the synergy from this merger? How much is the value of T to A?< ii) What is the cost to A for acquisition using stocks?< iii) Calculate the NPV for cash acquisition and equity acquisition and determine which approach should firm A use.< î 고 2 ↑