If simpson is going to make up 45 of the new firm and


Simpson Inc. is considering a vertical merger with The Lachey Company. Simpson currently has a required return of 11%, while Lachey's required return is 15%. The market risk premium is 5% and the risk-free rate is 5%. Assume the market is in equilibrium. If Simpson is going to make up 45% of the new firm (and Lachey will comprise the remaining 55%), what will be the beta of the new merged firm? There will be no additional infusion of debt in the merger.

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