Question

Rudy's, Inc. and Blackstone, Inc. are all-equity firms. Rudy's has 1,500 shares outstanding at a market price of $22 a share. Blackstone has 2,500 shares outstanding at a price of $38 a share. Blackstone is acquiring Rudy's for $36,000 in cash. What is the merger premium per share?

Answer 1

Merger premium per share is equal to $2

Step-by-step explanation:

Step 1. Given information.

• 1500 shares outstanding
• market price of 22
• Blackstone has 2.500 shares
• Outstanding price 38
• Blackstone acquire Rudy's for $36.000

Step 2. Formulas needed to solve the exercise.

Merger premium per share = (Blackstone acquire Rudy's /shares outstanding) - market price

Step 3. Calculation.

Merger premium per share = ($36,000/1,500) - $22 = $2

Step 4. Solution.

Merger premium per share is equal to $2