Question

Andover Bank is thinking about purchasing Berkley Bank. The current market value of Andover's stock is $55 per share. The current market value of Berkley's stock is $15 per share and Andover is planning on paying Berkley's stockholders a $5 bonus per share. Currently, Andover has 100,000 shares outstanding and earnings per share of $12. Currently, Berkley has 50,000 shares outstanding and earnings per share of $5. What should the total number of shares outstanding be in the new bank?

A) 118,182 shares

B) 150,000 shares

C) 166,667 shares

D) 200,000 shares

E) None of the above

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