Which of the Following Statements Is Most CORRECT

question 40

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) Hostle mergers always create value for the acquiring firm.

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Definitions:

Retained Earnings

Cumulative net earnings not distributed as dividends to shareholders, reinvested in the business or available for debt repayment.

Par Value

The nominal or face value of a bond, share of stock, or coupon as indicated on a certificate or instrument.

Dividend Rate

The amount of dividend paid per share divided by the price per share, often expressed as a percentage, indicating the returns shareholders receive for each dollar invested in the company's stock.