Target is a wholly owned subsidiary of MegaCorp Inc. MegaCorp supplies a number of services to target. Target sells some of its products to other MegaCorp subsidiaries. Target also buys products from other MegaCorp subsidiaries that are used as inputs in producing Target's products. Which of the following adjustments should the acquirer make to Target's financial statements before valuing the firm?
A) Deduct the actual cost of services required by Target that are being supplied by the parent without charge from target's cost of sales.
B) Deduct the difference between the cost of products purchased from other MegaCorp subsidiaries at below market prices and the actual market prices for such products from Target's cost of sales.
C) Deduct the difference between the cost of products purchased from other MegaCorp subsidiaries at above market prices and the actual cost of such products if purchased from other sources from Target's cost of sales
D) A and B only.
E) None of the above.
Correct Answer:
Verified
Q59: In determining the initial offer price, the
Q60: The appropriate financial structure can be determined
Q61: M&A modeling facilitates deal valuation and structuring
Q62: In calculating synergy, it is important to
Q63: Fully diluted shares outstanding, that is, the
Q65: The initial offer price for the target
Q66: To determine if certain cash flows result
Q67: The initial offer price for the target
Q68: Which of the following is generally not
Q69: The maximum offer price is equal to
Unlock this Answer For Free Now!
View this answer and more for free by performing one of the following actions
Scan the QR code to install the App and get 2 free unlocks
Unlock quizzes for free by uploading documents