What is a fixed exchange ratio in an M&A transaction?

What is a fixed exchange ratio in an M&A transaction? 




A) The ratio of cash used as part of purchase consideration
B) The fixed ratio of the target's stock shares versus bonds traded on an exchange
C) The ratio of stock used as a portion of purchase consideration
D) The ratio of the number of shares of the acquirer's stock to be exchanged for each share of the target's stock









Answer: D