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Acquirer A (P/E of 20x) is considering an all-stock acquisition of Target T (P/E of 15x).

Assuming no synergies and no deal-related adjustments, how will this transaction affect Acquirer A's Earnings Per Share (EPS)?

  1. The effect cannot be determined without knowing the total purchase price.
  2. The deal will be accretive.
  3. The EPS will remain exactly the same.
  4. The deal will be dilutive.

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