Which Are the Following Statements About Pre-Merger Planning Is Untrue

question 16

Multiple Choice

Which are the following statements about pre-merger planning is untrue?

• A)It is easier to predict the outcomes of horizontal M&A than other types of M&A
• B)In the case of horizontal M&A,it is easier to predict the impact on revenues than the impact on costs
• C)The outcomes of a hostile acquisition are more difficult to predict than the outcomes of a friendly acquisition
• D)Acquisitions that are directed towards a firm reinventing its business model should be regarded as riskier than those which leverage its existing business model.

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