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In an Accretion/Dilution analysis, an acquirer with a 25.0x P/E acquires a target with a 20.0x P/E.

If the deal is 100% stock-for-stock, what is the 'breakeven' synergy required to avoid dilution?

  1. 0 in synergies are required; the deal is naturally accretive.
  2. The deal is naturally dilutive, requiring significant synergies.
  3. Synergies must equal the foregone interest on the cash used.
  4. Synergies must equal at least 5% of the target's Net Income.

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