Which of the Following Is the Best Definition of a Merger

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the best definition of a merger?

• A) The complete absorption of one company by another, where the acquiring firm retains its identity and the acquired firm ceases to exist as a separate entity.
• B) Going-private transactions in which a large percentage of the money used to buy the stock is borrowed. Often, incumbent management is involved.
• C) Typically an agreement between firms to create a separate, co-owned entity established to pursue a joint goal.
• D) A targeted stock repurchase where payments are made to potential bidders to eliminate unfriendly takeover at-tempts.
• E) All publicly owned stock in a firm is replaced with complete equity ownership by a private group.

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