An Acquisition Will Ultimately Succeed or Fail on the Basis

question 13

Multiple Choice

An acquisition will ultimately succeed or fail on the basis of

• A) how long the acquirer spent on due diligence.
• B) the price paid for the target by the acquirer.
• C) how well the target and acquiring firms integrate their operations.
• D) the quality and comprehensiveness of the post-acquisition integration plan.

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