Transaction Costs Include All of the Following EXCEPT

question 21

Multiple Choice

Transaction costs include all of the following EXCEPT

• A)charges from investment bankers who complete due diligence for the acquiring firm.
• B)the loss of key employees following the acquisition.
• C)managers' time spent evaluating target firms.
• D)managers' time spent planning the diversification strategy of the firm.

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