1. As an analyst, you need to calculate the maximum number of acquirer shares that can be offered for each target share without diluting the forecasted acquirer’s EPS. The tax rate is 20%. No debt is issued for this merger. Acquirer NI 35 Acquirer shrs 5 Target NI 79 Target shrs 7 All numbers are in millions. Note you will have to compute EPS before answering this question. Answer to one decimal place, ##.#

2. As an analyst, you need to calculate the combined earnings of a proposed merger between the Chocolatte and Bute Peanutt firms. Assume the merger is financed by debt of $20 million at 5%. The tax rate is 20%.

Chocolatte NI 35 Bute Peanutt NI 32 All numbers are in millions. Answer to one decimal place ##.#

3. Warrants increase the return to lenders and sometimes are necessary to secure financing. T/F 4. Cashflow LBOs are considered less risky for lenders. T/F 5. Unsecured LBO’s rely on cash flows to repay debt. T/F 6. Firms with assets that have a high collateral value can more easily obtain LBO loans T/F 7. A partial sellout is known as a leveraged recapitalization. T/F 8. Explain, in your own words, why there might be a conflict of interest in a management buyout.

9. What are two advantages that the Adjusted Present Value (APV) method has over the WACC based Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) method? 10. Briefly list and explain (in your own words) four key post-merger integration issues.

11. Explain, in your own words, how an LBO adds value.

12. Explain, in your own words, the advantages of a deal to purchase the target’s equity (as opposed to its assets).

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Case Study: Your long-time friend Carl comes to you with a serious problem in his life. He is a believer and he wants your advice. For years he and his family have lived above their means. They did this by continually refinancing their house and rolling their credit card and other debt onto their home mortgage. However now that real estate prices are no longer rising but actually falling Carl can’t refinance anymore and can’t pay his monthly bills as they come due. He is in a real credit crisis. His creditors are calling him with threatening lawsuits garnishments and other unpleasant things. One of his friends at work said that he should file bankruptcy. He comes to you for advice from a Christian perspective. In particular he wants to know:
1. Does the Bible forbid him to file bankruptcy?
2. Does the Bible forbid borrowing altogether? If not when is it permissible to borrow money?
Use the words Forbids or Does not Forbid in the subject line of your thread depending upon your conclusion. Do not use attachments as these are cumbersome and inhibit the discussion process.
Submit your thread by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on Monday of Module/Week 3. Submit your first reply by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on Thursday and your second reply by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on Monday of Module/Week 4.
Suggested Readings:
Read and consider these and other Bible verses that relate to borrowing lending and lawsuits: Proverbs 17:14 Proverbs 20:3 Proverbs 25:810 1 Corinthians 6:18 Matthew 5:2226 Matthew 5:3337 Matthew 5:3842 Psalm 37:21 Ecclesiastes 5:45 Colossians 3:9 Ephesians 4:22 Ephesians 4:25 Leviticus 25 Deuteronomy 15:118 Psalm 37:26 Psalm 112:5 Proverbs 19:17 Proverbs 22:7 Deuteronomy 24:6 Deuteronomy 24:1013 Deuteronomy 24:17 Exodus 22:2527 Proverbs 6:15 and Proverbs 22:2627.
You may also want to consult some good commentaries and other study aids on some of the verses that seem particularly relevant to you.Although a detailed understanding of bankruptcy law is not necessary to answer this discussion board Chapter 21 of text provides useful background.
Discussion Board Thread Grading Rubric
Student:
Criteria
Points Possible
Points Earned
Instructors Comments
Thread
All key components of the Discussion Board Forum prompt are answered in the thread.
15
Major points are supported by the following:
Reading & Study materials;
Pertinent conceptual or personal examples;
Thoughtful analysis (considering assumptions analyzing implications and comparing/contrasting concepts);
At least 2 sources in current APA format; and
Integration of biblical principles.
25
Proper spelling and grammar are used.
5
Required word count (a minimum of 300 words) is met.
Communication follows Student Expectations.
5
Total
50
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