When Two Organizations of About Equal Size Unite to Form

question 39

Multiple Choice

When two organizations of about equal size unite to form one enterprise, which of these occurs?

• A) Hostile takeover
• B) Merger
• C) Acquisition
• D) Leveraged buyout
• E) Friendly takeover

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