When a merger is expected to give positive NPV and EPS dilution: Question 11 Answer a. It is likely to result in a short term increase and long term decrease in the market price of the merged company b. It is likely to result in a short term decrease and long term increase in the market price of the merged company c. It is likely to result in a short term drop in the market price of the merged company d. It is likely to result in a short term increase in the market price of the merged company