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Acquirer P (P/E = 12.0x) acquires Target Q (P/E = 8.0x). The deal is 100% stock.

Which of the following would most likely turn this deal from accretive to dilutive?

  1. A decrease in the Acquirer's share price before the deal closes.
  2. The target having a very low tax rate.
  3. Significant cost synergies of 10% of Target's operating expenses.
  4. A massive increase in the Target's purchase premium to 60%.

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