Which of the Following Statements Would Not Be a Valid

question 30

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements would not be a valid or logical reason for entering into a business combination?

• A) to increase market share.
• B) to avoid becoming a takeover target.
• C) to reduce risk by acquiring established product lines.
• D) the operating costs of the combined entity would be more than the sum of the separate entities.

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