Question

The following happened in a recent M&A transaction:

Answer 1

Answer: D. A deferred tax asset equal to $52.5 million

Explanation:

Original book basis of PP&E = $650 million

Fair market value = $800 million

Then, we calculate the difference between the fair market value and the original book value which will be:

= $800 million - $650 million

= $150 million

Then, the deferred tax liabilities will be:

= 35% × $150 million

= $ 52.5 million

Therefore, assuming a corporate tax rate of 35% for book purposes, the company should record a deferred tax asset equal to $52.5 million.