8. Merger Gains and Costs. Velcro Saddles is contemplating the acquisition of Pogo Ski Sticks, Inc. The values of the two companies as separate entities are $20 million and $10 million, respectively. Velcro Saddles estimates that by combining the two companies, it will reduce marketing and administrative costs by $500,000 per year in perpetuity. Velcro Saddles is will- ing to pay $14 million cash for Pogo. The opportunity cost of capital is 8%. (LO2) 8. 9.

a. What is the gain from merger?

b. What is the cost of the cash offer?

c. What is the NPV of the acquisition under the cash offer?