Consider the following pre-merger information about a bidding firm (Firm B) and a target firm...

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Consider the following pre-merger information about a bidding firm (Firm B) and a target firm (Firm T). Assume that both firms have no debt outstanding.

Firm B Firm T
Shares Outstanding 8,700 3,600
Price per Share $47 $19

Firm B has estimated that the value of the synergistic benefits from acquiring Firm T is $16,700. Suppose Firm B agrees to a merger by an exchange of stock. If B offers one of its shares for every 2 of T's shares.

What will be the price per share of the merged firm?

$46.58

$48.14

$48.09

$47.05

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