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Firm A has a value of $200 million, and B has a value of $120 million. Merging the two would allow a cost savings with a present value of $30 million. Firm A purchases B for $130 million. What is the gain from this merger?

  • A.$30 million
  • B.$20 million
  • C.$100 million
  • D.$80 million

Answer: A

Correct answer: $30 million

The gain is the synergy, the present value of the cost savings the merger makes possible - $30 million. As before it is independent of the price paid, which affects only how the $30 million is shared between the two sets of shareholders.

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