Why can a stock-for-stock acquisition be dilutive even when the target is growing quickly?

1. AStock consideration removes all purchase accounting effects
2. BSynergies are prohibited in stock deals
3. CA stock deal cannot use fairness opinions
4. DThe buyer may issue more shares than the target’s earnings contribution justifies on a per-share basis✓ Correct answer

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