Consider the acquisition of Anchor Hocking as described on pages 3 and 4 of the case. Further consider that prior to the acquisition, the sales of Anchor Hocking were $757 million, the existing profit margin of Anchor Hocking was 0.5%, and Newell's own profit margin was 11% (as opposed to operating profit targets discussed elsewhere). Finally, note that Newell reduced two core cost items by $12 million and $32.4 million. Let's also assume that the workforce reduction resulted in eliminated costs of $20,000 for each of the 1,400 employees let go, and the reduction of product lines reduced the original costs by another 5% but had no impact on sales.With these changes what would the new profit margin be for the acquired firm?

Question 2 options:

A) 11.3%

B) 6.4%

C) 6.9%

D) 15.0