Researchers Have Found That Shareholders of Acquired Firms Often

question 64

Multiple Choice

Researchers have found that shareholders of acquired firms often:

• A) earn above-average returns.
• B) earn below-average returns.
• C) earn close to zero as a result of the acquisition.
• D) are not affected by the acquisition.

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