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Briefly explain the economic reason why acquirers have to offer a premium to the target’s shareholders. Then briefly explain one of the ways that the size of that premium can be measured and the economic logic behind the calculation you choose
The acquisition premium is the price charged in the merger or sale for a target business and the market value measured of the product. This reflects the excess fair value of all known properties paid by a purchaser. The sale fee is also regarded as goodwill and remains an intangible asset post-transaction on the purchaser's balance sheet.
Influential Factors
Stock price fluctuations of the target business
Competition in the sector
Other bidders are present
The motives for the procurement company and the goal
Reasons include
Developing stronger market power
Developing synergy
Maintaining growth
Diversification
Tax considerations.
Maintaining goodwill for the existing shareholders
Acquisition premium size can be calculated based on the synergy generation between the firms-
Takeover premium= PT – VT
Where,
The gain of the Acquirer = Synergies generated- Premium = S- (PT- VT)
So the post-merger value of the merged company (VC) is
VC= VC* + VT +S-C
Where,