Some Research Findings Have Shown That Acquisitions Typically______for Shareholders in the Acquiring

question 3

Multiple Choice

Some research findings have shown that acquisitions typically______for shareholders in the acquiring firm.

• A)result in above-average returns
• B)provide approximately average returns
• C)result in returns near zero
• D)take some time to achieve private synergy, but eventually result in above-average returns

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Definitions:

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