Which of the Following Is NOT a Reason for the Current

question 32

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a reason for the current wave of mega-mergers?

• A)the easy identification of companies with secure market niches
• B)recent changes in the interpretation of anti-trust laws
• C)tax laws that encourage the depreciation of purchased assets
• D)the ease of building new physical plants as opposed to purchasing existing plants
• E)the use of cash reserves from an acquired company to fund expansion in other areas

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