1. Please explain in detail.
State and explain any 4 of the common theories of what causes mergers and acquisitions, and their respective motivations.
Also indicate whether each one of these theories is consistent with maximization of shareholder value for the acquirer and the target.
2. A firm has a profit margin of 7.5% and an equity multiplier of 2.2. Its sales are $50 million, and it has total assets of $30 million. What is its ROE? Do not round intermediate calculations. Round your answer to two decimal places.