to restore growth in revenue and profitability the firm acquired competitor Jos.A.Bank in late 2014 for $1.8 billion after a heated bidding war.The final bid of $65 in cash for each Jos.A.Bank 's share represented a 56% premium to the closing price in early october 2013.The combined company had annual revenue of $3.5 billion and projected annual savings of $100-$150 million consisting of lower overhead,more efficient marketing and improved customer service.

How does the size of the premium paid for Jos.A. Bank affect the pace and extent of postmerger integration?