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Walk me through M&A, and what it means to be accretive/dilutive.
8 months ago1 answer
In an all-stock transaction, what happens if the yield of the seller > cost of equity?
9 months ago1 answer
Company A (P/E of 10x) acquires Company B (P/E of 3x) in an all-stock deal.
2 months ago1 answer
What is goodwill and how does it get created in an acquisition?
3 months ago1 answer
What are the most effective ways to demonstrate and realize value quickly after an acquisition?
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What is a spinoff, and why might a company pursue one?
3 months ago1 answer
An acquirer has a 20x P/E and a 5% cost of debt. It buys a target with a 10x P/E. If the deal is split 50/50 between stock and debt, is it accretive or dilutive? (Ignore taxes for simplicity).
9 months ago1 answer
Rank cash, debt, and stock from most to least accretive in a deal.
4 months ago1 answer
What would make a deal dilutive?
3 months ago1 answer
Acquirer P/E is 15x. Target P/E is 20x. In an all-stock deal, is this accretive or dilutive?
3 months ago1 answer
Acquirer P/E is 12x. Target P/E is 8x. Accretive or dilutive? Why?
4 months ago1 answer
What are some non-financial factors that affect accretion/dilution analysis?
3 months ago1 answer
In a cash and stock deal, what can change accretion dilution?
3 months ago1 answer
Would the usage of cash and stock affect the premium on the deal?
10 months ago1 answer
Pros and Cons of financing a deal in stock, cash and debt?
3 months ago1 answer
Acquire 70% of another company with Cash. Company is worth 100, assets of 180, liabilities of 10, equity of 80. Walk through BS effects.
8 months ago1 answer
Transaction with offer value = 800; net debt = 250; LTM EBITDA = 100 and pretax synergies = 5. Calculate EBITDA multiple adjusted for synergies.
8 months ago1 answer
Company A acquires company B. Company A has a P/E of 10, Company B has a P/E of 15x. Is the deal accretive or dilutive for company A?
9 months ago1 answer
Walk me through a merger model at a high level.
8 months ago1 answer
Calculate the cost of cash?
2 months ago1 answer

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M&A Interview Questions

Walk me through M&A, and what it means to be accretive/dilutive.

In an all-stock transaction, what happens if the yield of the seller > cost of equity?

Company A (P/E of 10x) acquires Company B (P/E of 3x) in an all-stock deal.

What is goodwill and how does it get created in an acquisition?

What are the most effective ways to demonstrate and realize value quickly after an acquisition?

What is a spinoff, and why might a company pursue one?

An acquirer has a 20x P/E and a 5% cost of debt. It buys a target with a 10x P/E. If the deal is split 50/50 between stock and debt, is it accretive or dilutive? (Ignore taxes for simplicity).

Rank cash, debt, and stock from most to least accretive in a deal.

What would make a deal dilutive?

Acquirer P/E is 15x. Target P/E is 20x. In an all-stock deal, is this accretive or dilutive?

Acquirer P/E is 12x. Target P/E is 8x. Accretive or dilutive? Why?

What are some non-financial factors that affect accretion/dilution analysis?

In a cash and stock deal, what can change accretion dilution?

Would the usage of cash and stock affect the premium on the deal?

Pros and Cons of financing a deal in stock, cash and debt?

Acquire 70% of another company with Cash. Company is worth 100, assets of 180, liabilities of 10, equity of 80. Walk through BS effects.

Transaction with offer value = 800; net debt = 250; LTM EBITDA = 100 and pretax synergies = 5. Calculate EBITDA multiple adjusted for synergies.

Company A acquires company B. Company A has a P/E of 10, Company B has a P/E of 15x. Is the deal accretive or dilutive for company A?

Walk me through a merger model at a high level.

Calculate the cost of cash?

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