The Positive Incremental Net Gain Associated with the Combination of Two

question 15

Multiple Choice

The positive incremental net gain associated with the combination of two firms through a merger or acquisition is called:

• A) goodwill.
• B) the merger cost.
• C) the consolidation effect.
• D) synergy.

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Definitions:

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