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Vireo and Lunara are mid-sized technology companies operating in overlapping regional markets. Each company currently sells its own software and services and maintains independent operations. A proposed merger between the two companies includes the following assumptions:
A 10% reduction in combined annual operating costs, primarily due to shared infrastructure and eliminated staffing redundancies.
A 5% increase in total combined revenue post-merger, attributed to cross-selling opportunities and integration of product offerings.
The combined company is expected to retain both brand names and core leadership teams. All financials refer to the most recent fiscal year and are stated in millions of U.S. dollars (USD), unless otherwise noted.
A 10% reduction in combined annual operating costs, primarily due to shared infrastructure and eliminated staffing redundancies.
A 5% increase in total combined revenue post-merger, attributed to cross-selling opportunities and integration of product offerings.
The combined company is expected to retain both brand names and core leadership teams. All financials refer to the most recent fiscal year and are stated in millions of U.S. dollars (USD), unless otherwise noted.
$200 million
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Based on the merger plan and the data provided, which one of the following best approximates the projected annual net profit of the merged entity, assuming all proposed synergies are fully realized within the first year?
| $110 million | |
| $150 million | |
| $200 million | |
| $350 million | |
| $600 million |
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$200 million
The post-merger market value estimate is lower than the total pre-merger market value plus the acquisition premium paid.: Yes
The merger would result in a reduction of at least 300 employees if staff reductions are proportional to the reduction in combined operating costs.: No
The merged company is expected to increase its total annual revenue by at least $30 million in the first year post-merger.: Yes
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For each of the following statements about the proposed merger, select Yes if the information in the tabs supports the statement. Otherwise, select No.
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| The post-merger market value estimate is lower than the total pre-merger market value plus the acquisition premium paid. | ||
| The merger would result in a reduction of at least 300 employees if staff reductions are proportional to the reduction in combined operating costs. | ||
| The merged company is expected to increase its total annual revenue by at least $30 million in the first year post-merger. |
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The post-merger market value estimate is lower than the total pre-merger market value plus the acquisition premium paid.: Yes
The merger would result in a reduction of at least 300 employees if staff reductions are proportional to the reduction in combined operating costs.: No
The merged company is expected to increase its total annual revenue by at least $30 million in the first year post-merger.: Yes
$0.225
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Suppose Lunara has 4.05 billion shares outstanding at the time of the acquisition. If Vireo completes the acquisition at the terms described, approximately how much cash would each Lunara shareholder receive per share?
| $0.225 | |
| $0.469 | |
| $2.25 | |
| $4.69 | |
| $22.5 |
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$0.225
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1. As per the given terms. Post Merger Op Costs are reduced by 10% and Revenue is increase by 5%.
Therefore, Post Merger Op Costs will be [(320+270)*0.90] = 531 Millions $. Post Merger Revenue will be [(400+300)*1.05] = 735 Millions $. Net Profit of approximately 200 Millions $
2. a. Post Merger Market Value is 1900 Millions $. Pre Merger Market value plus acquisition premium amounts to 1910 Millions $. Thus "YES".
b. Reduced Op Cost post merger by 10%. Thus 10% of total employees amounts to 270 only Thus "NO".
c. Increase in Revenue by 5% post merger. Therefore, the increase is by 35 Million $. Thus "YES".
3. 4.05 Billions shares outstanding. Total Acquisition Cost is 910 Millions $. Thus 910/4050 = 0.225. (910 Millions/4050 Millions)
Therefore, Post Merger Op Costs will be [(320+270)*0.90] = 531 Millions $. Post Merger Revenue will be [(400+300)*1.05] = 735 Millions $. Net Profit of approximately 200 Millions $
2. a. Post Merger Market Value is 1900 Millions $. Pre Merger Market value plus acquisition premium amounts to 1910 Millions $. Thus "YES".
b. Reduced Op Cost post merger by 10%. Thus 10% of total employees amounts to 270 only Thus "NO".
c. Increase in Revenue by 5% post merger. Therefore, the increase is by 35 Million $. Thus "YES".
3. 4.05 Billions shares outstanding. Total Acquisition Cost is 910 Millions $. Thus 910/4050 = 0.225. (910 Millions/4050 Millions)
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Question 1 Solution
The merged company is projected to increase revenue by 5% and reduce operating costs by 10%.
Question 2 Solutions
Statement 1:
The total amount paid by Vireo is $910M, which includes a 30% premium over Lunara’s $700M standalone value.
Total pre-merger value = 1,000 + 700 = 1,700 million
Total paid = 1,000 (Vireo) + 910 (for Lunara) = 1,910 million
Post-merger estimated value = 1,900 million
→ 1,900 < 1,910
Yes
Statement 2:
The merger aims to reduce operating costs by 10%.
Total combined employees = 1,600 + 1,100 = 2,700
A 10% proportional staff reduction = 2,700 × 0.10 = 270 employees
270 < 300
No
Statement 3:
Projected revenue growth = 5% of 700 = 35 million
→ 35 million > 30 million
Yes
Question 3 Solution
Total acquisition payment = $910 million
Shares outstanding = 4.05 billion
Cash per share = 910 ÷ 4,050 = $0.225 per share
Correct Answer: A. $0.225
The merged company is projected to increase revenue by 5% and reduce operating costs by 10%.
- Combined pre-merger revenue = 400 + 300 = 700 million
- Post-merger projected revenue = 700 × 1.05 = 735 million
- Combined pre-merger operating costs = 320 + 270 = 590 million
- Post-merger projected costs = 590 × 0.90 = 531 million
- Projected net profit = 735 − 531 = 204 million
Question 2 Solutions
Statement 1:
The total amount paid by Vireo is $910M, which includes a 30% premium over Lunara’s $700M standalone value.
Total pre-merger value = 1,000 + 700 = 1,700 million
Total paid = 1,000 (Vireo) + 910 (for Lunara) = 1,910 million
Post-merger estimated value = 1,900 million
→ 1,900 < 1,910
Yes
Statement 2:
The merger aims to reduce operating costs by 10%.
Total combined employees = 1,600 + 1,100 = 2,700
A 10% proportional staff reduction = 2,700 × 0.10 = 270 employees
270 < 300
No
Statement 3:
Projected revenue growth = 5% of 700 = 35 million
→ 35 million > 30 million
Yes
Question 3 Solution
Total acquisition payment = $910 million
Shares outstanding = 4.05 billion
Cash per share = 910 ÷ 4,050 = $0.225 per share
Correct Answer: A. $0.225
