Company A has made an offer to acquire Company Z.  

Both companies are quoted and their current market share prices are:

   • Company A - $4

   • Company Z - $5

Shareholders in company Z have been given three alternative offers:

   • Cash of $5.50 per share

   • Share for share exchange on the basis of 3 for 2

   • 10.5% long dated bond for every 20 shares

The bond is has a nominal value of $100 and the expected yield on bonds of similar risk is 10%.

You are advising a Company Z shareholder on the three offers.

She requires a 15% premium if she is to accept the offer. 

In providing your advice, which of the following statements is correct?