Which of the Following Is TRUE Regarding M&As

question 19

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is TRUE regarding M&As?

• A)As many as 70 percent of M&As reportedly fail.
• B)On average, the acquiring firms' performance improves after acquisitions.
• C) The outstanding success of M&As is due to pre- and postacquisition phases.
• D) The only identifiable losers are the shareholders of target (acquired) firms.

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