Q: If ATD is successful in the Seven & i Holdings takeover, it is likely to have to do so at the current bid or higher (eg $50B). What do you expect the stock price reaction will be in the near, mid, and long term should they be successful in their efforts, even at the current 47B? In addition, what do you expect to be the effect on their balance sheet (eg a ton of new debt etc)?
5i Research Answer:
With a successful deal, we would expect a muted stock reaction in this type of market backdrop....