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32 Company X is evaluating the takeover of Company Y. The CFO of Company X analyzes the following data of three comparable companies that were recently acquired. Amounts are in $ per share.
| Company 1 | Company 2 | Company 3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| EPS | 2.50 | 1.60 | 3.20 |
| Pre-acquisition price | 17 | 12 | 28 |
| Takeover price | 21 | 16 | 36 |