factors to consider in mergersForums › Ask ACCA Tutor Forums › Ask the Tutor ACCA AFM Exams › factors to consider in mergersThis topic has 3 replies, 2 voices, and was last updated 8 years ago by John Moffat.Viewing 4 posts - 1 through 4 (of 4 total)AuthorPosts May 4, 2016 at 12:45 pm #313676 mansoorParticipantTopics: 424Replies: 542☆☆☆☆Good evening!one of the factors given is gearing. i can understand that issuing a loan stock will affect gearing but if a convertible stock is issued will it still affect gearing?and if yes, will it be to the extent of the debt part of it?thanks in advance! May 4, 2016 at 5:33 pm #313698 John MoffatKeymasterTopics: 57Replies: 54643☆☆☆☆☆Yes – it will affect the gearing (until it is converted) and it will be a part of the debt. May 5, 2016 at 2:57 pm #313832 mansoorParticipantTopics: 424Replies: 542☆☆☆☆thanks!! 🙂 May 5, 2016 at 4:40 pm #313844 John MoffatKeymasterTopics: 57Replies: 54643☆☆☆☆☆You are welcome 🙂AuthorPostsViewing 4 posts - 1 through 4 (of 4 total)You must be logged in to reply to this topic.Log In Username: Password: Keep me signed in Log In