24. Company A is considering a merger with Company B. A has 43,000 shares outstanding at a market price of $32 a share. B has 12,800 shares outstanding priced at $44 a share. The merger is expected to create $5,400 of synergy. What is the maximum amount of cash Company A should pay for this acquisition? A) $446,073 B) $563,200 C) $568,600 D) $1,376,000 E) $1,381,400