Synergies, Which Are Due to Capturing Increased Value as a Result

question 24

Multiple Choice

Synergies, which are due to capturing increased value as a result of a merger, could occur due to which of the following?

• A)Access to more and better debt financing
• B)Reduction in costs due to overlap of job functions (e.g., layoffs)
• C)Increased tax losses transferred from target firm
• D)All of the above.

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