
Answer:
The multiple choices are:
a.44,172
b.43,109
c.42,377
d.40,648
e.41,205
Option D,40,648 is the correct option
Explanation:
The number of shares to offer to Reliant energy would be the acquisition cost divided Quantum post acquisition share price
The share price can be computed thus:
Market of Reliant =$24.50*50,000=$1,225,000
Market value of Quantum=$32.60*80,000=$2,608,000
Reliant is now worth(acquisition cost) =$1,443,000
Reliant shareholders' share of synergy=$1,443,000-$1,225,000=$218,000
Remnant of synergy left for Quantum=$450,000-$218,000=$232,000
Share price of Quantum post merger=($2,608,000+$232,000)/80,000=$35.5
Number of shares to issue to Reliant=$1,443,000/$35.5=40,648 shares