RE:A stupid questionEasy answer. If Atlas are taken over the money goes in full direct to Atlas shareholders. Vulcan's share goes to Vulcan and what they do with those funds is down to the Board.
The Board may pay themselves bonuses or they may main retain funds for alternative investment. If there is a special dividend paid it is very unlikely all of the Atlas money will to distributed to Vulcan shareholders - some will be retained by Vulcan for future projects. Laracy's history is in oil.
The sensible investment is direct to Atlas where you have better control of your money.