1234567 Inc

question 49

Multiple Choice

1234567 Inc. is contemplating a Business Combination with 7654321 Inc. One company is incorporated under Federal law, the other under provincial law. Is a statutory amalgamation permissible under these circumstances?

• A) Yes, provided the combination is accounted for using the Acquisition Method.
• B) Yes, provided the surviving corporation would have had control of the purchased company.
• C) No, a statutory amalgamation would not be possible, since one company is incorporated under federal law and the other under provincial law.
• D) Cannot be determined from the information given.

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