Which of the Following Is the Best Definition of Consolidation

question 225

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the best definition of consolidation?

• A) An interest controlling 50 percent of outstanding votes plus one; thereby it may decide the fate of the firm.
• B) Corporate takeover bid communicated to the shareholders by direct mail.
• C) A merger in which a new firm is created and both the acquired and acquiring firm cease to exist.
• D) The splitting up of a company into two or more companies.
• E) The distribution of shares in a subsidiary to existing parent company shareholders.

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