Which of the Following Statements Is FALSE

question 59

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is FALSE?

• A)All else being equal,larger firms,because they are more diversified,have an increased probability of bankruptcy.
• B)To justify a takeover based on operating losses,management would have to argue that the tax savings are over and above what the firm would save using carryforward provisions.
• C)It is possible to combine two companies with the result that the earnings per share of the merged company exceed the premerger earnings per share of either company,even when the merger itself creates no economic value.
• D)When an acquirer buys a private target,it provides the target's owners with a way to reduce their risk exposure by cashing out their investment in the private target and reinvesting in a diversified portfolio.

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Definitions:

Market Size

Market Size refers to the total volume or value of a particular market, measured through sales or potential customer interest within a defined period.

Quantity of Sales

The total number of units of a product sold over a specified period of time.

Financial Data

Information related to the financial performance of an entity, including income, expenses, assets, and liabilities.

Annual Cost

The total amount of money required to operate or maintain something over the course of a year.