Multiple Choice
An increase in earnings per share may be increased by a merger if the:
A) number of shares has increased.
B) price of the acquirer's stock increases.
C) acquirer's P/E ratio is higher than that of the target.
D) firm's additional earnings are spent on legal expenses of the merger.
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