Mergers and Acquisitions Are Created for All of the Following

question 48

Multiple Choice

Mergers and acquisitions are created for all of the following reasons EXCEPT to

• A) gain new technology.
• B) reduce tax obligations.
• C) gain economies of scale.
• D) smooth out seasonal trends in sales.
• E) shift company profits to the United States from countries with low corporate tax rates.

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