Problem:
This assignment requries issuing a report to the board of directors that identifies a synergistic acquistion for Ashland INC.-the company I chose. (ANY COMPANY IN THE CHEMICAL INDUSTRY SHOULD DO). The report should clearly identify the following:
1. The proposed acquisition terms
2. Price
3. financing
4. potential negotiation strategies
Supporting financial data should include the following:
1. Price/earnings ratios
2. Book value
3. Current Market Value
4. Liquidation
5. Diluted price per share
6. Capital Budgeting Tools: NPV, IRR PRofitability index, and payback