Which of the Following Is NOT True

question 50

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT true?

• A)The beneficiaries of a tender offer are normally the shareholders of the target firm.
• B)When management acts on its own authority, it does so mainly to further its own interests.
• C)When payment for an acquisition is made through the issuance of securities, the value of these new shares is a concern.
• D)Mergers tend to decrease during periods of soaring stock prices.

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