Strategic buyer vs. financial buyer WACC

Can anybody give any insight to how WACC differs (if at all) based on the size and nature of an acquirer in a merger? Should a strategic buyer use a WACC that is more in line with that of a financial buyer for a kind of "base case" valuation.

Not the most interesting topic, but thanks in advance for any replies.

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Not sure if the WACC would vary, but generally strategics pay more than sponsors because of the potential synergies involved (on revenue and expense side) with the current business segments...

 

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