Which of the Following Statements Is Most CORRECT

question 42

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is most CORRECT?

• A) A conglomerate merger is one where a firm combines with another firm in the same industry.
• B) Regulations in the United States prohibit acquiring firms from using common stock to purchase another firm.
• C) Defensive mergers are designed to make a company less vulnerable to a takeover.
• D) Answers a and b are correct.
• E) All of the answers above are correct.

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