alleryStart learning →A firm is worth more broken up when asset liquidation values do what?
AEqual its book value
BFall below its debt
CEqual its market value
DExceed market value
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. Exceed market value
When separate liquidation values add up to more than the market value of the combined assets, selling the parts unlocks value, so break-up is attractive.
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