Question

Loki, Inc. and​ Thor, Inc. have entered into a​ stock-swap merger agreement whereby Loki will pay a 39% premium over​ Thor's pre-merger price. If​ Thor's pre-merger price per share was $42 and​ Loki's was $51​, what exchange ratio will Loki need to​ offer?

Answer 1

Answer: 1.15

Explanation:

Premium = 39%

Thor's share price = $42

The compensation to shareholders will be:

= $42 + ($42 × 0.39)

= $42 + $16.38

= $58.38

Loki's share price = $51

We then calculate the exchange ratio which will be:

= $58.38 / $51

= 1.15

Loki will need to offer an exchange rate of 1.15.