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A chocolate company (ticker: CHOC) announces a surprise acquisition of a peanut butter company (PB). By securing a steady supply of peanut butter, CHOC hopes

A chocolate company (ticker: CHOC) announces a surprise acquisition of a peanut butter company (PB). By securing a steady supply of peanut butter, CHOC hopes to produce chocolate peanut butter cups more cheaply.

Joining forces will result in $5.0 million additional free cash flow, starting in one year, above what the firms would generate separately. This incremental benefit will grow by 3% every year thereafter. Both CHOC and PB have WACC of 11%. Prior to the announcement, CHOC's stock price was $125 and it had 67 million shares. PB's stock price was $41 with 17 million shares.

When the takeover is announced, what is your best guess for the dollar change in

a) CHOC's stock price?

b) PB's stock price?

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