If an acquirer expects $40 million in annual synergies from a deal, what happens to accretion/dilution analysis if those synergies are not included?

1. AThe transaction appears more accretive than it is
2. BThe control premium becomes negative
3. CThe deal may appear less accretive or more dilutive✓ Correct answer
4. DThere is no effect on EPS

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