Simpson Inc. is considering a vertical merger with The Lachey Company. Simpson c

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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.
Answer
2.00
1.82
1.64
1.77
1.74
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Hi, If you like my answer, please rate my answer first and according to my answer...that way only I can earn points. Thanks for Simpson, 11% = 5% + betaSimpson*5% or betaSimpson = 1.2 for Lachley, 15% = 5% + betaLachley*5% or betaLachley = 2 Merger beta = 45% * betaSimpson + 55%*betaLachley = 1.64

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