You are close to pulling the trigger to proceed forward with the acquisition, but you are concerned about how your stockholders and Wall Street will react to the acquisition. One concern is that the amount of debt that you may have to take on to perform the acquisition. On the other hand, your future competitors are opposed to you entering this new market. You are confident that the debt will not be a concern.

How will you calm the fears of your investors, including Wall Street regarding this issue? What will you say to your future competitors about your plans?