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The directors of Nonno Ltd have appointed you as a merger and acquisition specialist. They are considering the acquisition of Tonno Ltd. You are to advise them whether or not to proceed with the project The following information is available: Nonno (Ltd) Tonno (Ltd) Market price per share R10.00 R8.00 Earnings per share R3.00 R2.40 No. of shares issued 2 million 0.5 million . Cash payment to Tonno Ltd = R12 million. Synergy benefits of R10 million will accrue through the acquisition. Tonno Ltd have just had their assets re-valued and the valuation has appreciated quite significantly . 4.1 4.2 (5) (2) (2) 4.3 Discuss the possible tax gains from a merger and acquisition Calculate the combined value of the proposed acquisition Calculate the net present value of the proposal Calculate the acquisition premium Calculate the post-acquisition market price of the share Calculate the post-acquisition increase/decrease price of the share 4.4 (2) (3) 4.5 4.6 (2) Assume the acquisition is based on earnings per share: 4.7 Calculate the exchange ratio based on earnings per share Calculate the total number of shares in the proposed acquisition Calculate the post-acquisition earnings per share (3) (2) 4.8 4.9 (4)