Company A wishes to takeover company B. The financial details of the two companies are as follows:

particulars

Company A Rs.

Company B Rs.

Equity Shares (Rs. 10 per Share)

5,00,000

2,50,000

Share Premium Account

10,000

Profit and Loss Account

1,90,000

20,000

Preference Shares

1,00,000

0% Debentures

75,000

25,000

8,65,000

3,05,000

Fixed Assets

6,10,000

1,75,000

Net Current Assets

2,55,000

1,30,000

8,65,000

33,05,000

Maintainable Annual

1,20,000

75,000

Profit (After Tax) for Equity Shareholders

Market Price for Equity Share

24

27

Price/Earnings Ratio

10

9

What offer do you think Company A could make to Company B in terms of exchange ratio, based on (i) net asset value; (ii) earning per share and (iii) market price per share? Which method would you prefer from Company A’s point of view?