1 A ltd. wants to acquire T ltd. and has offered a swap ratio of 1:2 (0.5 shares of every one

share of T ltd.) Following information is provided

A Ltd

Profit after tax 18,00,000,

Equity Share outstanding 6,00,000

EPS 3

Price/earning ratio 10

Market price per share 30

B Ltd.

Profit after tax 3,60,000

Equity Share outstanding 1,80,000

EPS 2

Price/earning ratio 7

Market price per share 14

Required:

(i) The number equity share issued by A ltd. for acquisition of T ltd.

(ii) What is the EPS of A ltd after acquisition?

(iii) Determine the equivalent EPS of T ltd.

(iv) What is the expected market price per share of A ltd. after the acquisition, assuming

p/e multiple remain unchanged.

(v) Determine the market value of merged firm.