If P&G Wanted to Increase the Probability That It Would

question 13

Multiple Choice

If P&G wanted to increase the probability that it would be able to earn superior economic performance from its acquisition of Gillette, P&G should

• A) share information about Gillette with other potential bidders.
• B) share information about strategic fit potential between P&G and Gillette with Gillette.
• C) wait to submit its bid for Gillette until there are multiple interested bidders.
• D) close the acquisition deal as quickly as possible.

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