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Merger arbitrage is an investment strategy that seeks to profit from the gap between a target company's current stock price and the acquisition price offered by the acquirer. When a deal is announced, the target's stock typically trades slightly below the offer price β that gap is the spread.
Gross spread β (Offer β Current) Γ· Current. The potential return if the deal closes at the stated price.
Regulatory status β Deals under antitrust or national security review carry higher risk of delay or termination.
Deal break risk, regulatory rejection, competing bids, shareholder votes, and market conditions can all cause spreads to widen or deals to fail entirely.
Disclaimer: ArbLens is for informational purposes only. Data is sourced from public filings and third-party providers and may be delayed or inaccurate. Nothing here constitutes financial, investment, or legal advice. Merger arbitrage involves significant risk including deal failure and loss of capital. Always conduct your own due diligence before making any investment decisions.
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