What is Share Exchange Ratio ?
The share exchange ratio is a fundamental aspect of mergers and acquisitions, representing the ratio at which shares of the acquiring company will be exchanged for shares of the target company during the merger process. It essentially quantifies the relationship between the two companies' shares, with a higher ratio indicating a more favorable deal for the target company's shareholders, as they receive a greater number of shares in the acquiring company for each of their shares in the target company, and vice versa for a lower ratio. This ratio is carefully determined based on financial evaluations, market conditions, and negotiations, playing a pivotal role in shaping the ownership structure and value proposition of the combined entity post-merger.
How to Calculate Share Exchange Ratio?
Share Exchange Ratio calculator uses Exchange Ratio = Offer Price for Target's Share/Acquirer's Share Price to calculate the Exchange Ratio, The Share Exchange Ratio represents the number of shares of the acquiring company offered in exchange for each share of the target company during a merger or acquisition. Exchange Ratio is denoted by ER symbol.
How to calculate Share Exchange Ratio using this online calculator? To use this online calculator for Share Exchange Ratio, enter Offer Price for Target's Share (OPTS) & Acquirer's Share Price (ASP) and hit the calculate button. Here is how the Share Exchange Ratio calculation can be explained with given input values -> 1.834043 = 21.55/11.75.