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Kaveri Pharma Ltd plans to acquire Sahyadri Labs Ltd. Before approaching the target, the management first assesses whether the acquisition fits its long-term goals, identifies the synergies expected, and sets the maximum price it would pay. Which stage of the acquisition planning process does this represent?

This is the strategic fit and pre-deal valuation planning stage. Management tests the acquisition against long-term objectives, estimates synergies and fixes a walk-away price before approaching the target, which comes well before integration, Tribunal filing or shareholder voting.

  1. APost-merger integration
  2. BStrategic fit and pre-deal valuation planningCorrect
  3. CFiling of the scheme with the Tribunal
  4. DShareholder voting on the scheme

Explanation

Checking fit with corporate objectives, estimating synergies and setting a ceiling price are done at the planning stage before any approach. Integration happens after closing, and Tribunal filing and voting are later procedural steps.

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