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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Definitions:

F. Hoffman-LaRoche Ltd.

A global pharmaceutical and diagnostics company that focuses on advancing science to improve people's lives.

BASF AG

A leading global chemical company headquartered in Ludwigshafen, Germany, known for its vast range of products across multiple industries.

Price Fixing

An illegal agreement among competitors to maintain the price of a product or service at a fixed or coordinated level, restricting competition.

International Pharmaceutical Companies

Corporations that operate across borders to research, develop, manufacture, and market medications and healthcare products globally.