Exam F3 Topic 2 Question 306 Discussion

Actual exam question for CIMA's F3 exam
Question #: 306
Topic #: 2
Company W has received an unwelcome takeover bid from Company B. The offer is a share exchange of 3 shares in Company B for 5 shares in Company Wora cash alternative of $5.70 for each Company W share.
Company B is approximately twice the size of Company W based on market capitalisation. Although the two companies have some common business interested the main aim of the bid is diversification for Company B.
Company W has substantial cash balances which the directors were planning to use to fund an acquisition.
These plans have not been announced to the market.
The following share price information is relevant.

Which of the following would be the most appropriate action by Company W's directors following receipt of this hostile bid?

Suggested Answer: B Vote an answer

by mike10 at May 20, 2026, 10:47 AM

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2026-05-20 10:50:46
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