Hypothesis:
1. H0
(Null Hypothesis) – There is no significant difference between the pre and post
merger Operating Profit Margin
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H1
(Alternative Hypothesis) - There is a significant difference between the pre and
post merger Operating Profit Margin
2. H0
(Null Hypothesis) – There is no significant difference between the pre and post
merger Net Profit Margin
H1
(Alternative Hypothesis) - There is a significant difference between the pre and
post merger Net Profit Margin
3. H0
(Null Hypothesis) – There is no significant difference between the pre and post
merger Return on Capital Employed
H1
(Alternative Hypothesis) - There is a significant difference between the pre and
post merger Return on Capital Employed
4. H0
(Null Hypothesis) – There is no significant difference between the pre and post
merger Return on Equity
H1
(Alternative Hypothesis) - There is a significant difference between the pre and
post merger Return on Equity
5. H0
(Null Hypothesis) – There is no significant difference between the pre and post
merger Earning Per Share
H1
(Alternative Hypothesis) - There is a significant difference between the pre and
post merger Earning Per Share
6. H0
(Null Hypothesis) – There is no significance difference between the pre and post
merger Debt Equity Ratio
H1
(Alternative Hypothesis) - There is a significant difference between the pre and
post merger Debt Equity Ratio
7. H0
(Null Hypothesis) – There is no significant difference between the pre and post
merger Dividend Payout Ratio
H1
(Alternative Hypothesis) - There is a significant difference between the pre and
post merger Dividend Payout Ratio
8. H0
(Null Hypothesis) – There is no significant difference between the pre and post
merger Market share Price
H1
(Alternative Hypothesis) - There is a significant difference between the pre and
post merger market Share Price