QUESTION 4 The directors of Pep Limited have appointed you as a merger and acquisition specialist. They are considering the acquisition of Guardiola Limited. You are to advise them whether or not to...

Extracted text: QUESTION 4 The directors of Pep Limited have appointed you as a merger and acquisition specialist. They are considering the acquisition of Guardiola Limited. You are to advise them whether or not to proceed with the project. The following information is available: - Pep Limited Guardiola Limited Market price per share R5.00 R4.00 Earnings per share R2.2 R1.8 No. of shares issued 3 000 000 2 000 000 - Cash payment of R7 million to Guardiola Limited - Synergy benefits of R3 million will accrue to the acquisition Required: Assume the acquisition is based on market values with a cash payment. 4.1 Calculate the combined value of the proposed acquisition. 4.2 Calculate the net present value of the proposal. 4.3 Calculate the acquisition premium. 4.4 Calculate the post-acquisition market price of the share. 4.5 Calculate the post-acquisition increase/decrease price of the share. 4.6 Identify and explain SIX (6) advantages associated with a Merger and Acquisition.