After a Target Firm Is Acquired, the Acquirer May Sell

question 44

Multiple Choice

After a target firm is acquired, the acquirer may sell off divisions of the target that are not compatible with the acquirer's business. This process is known as

• A)bridging.
• B)asset stripping.
• C)greenmail.
• D)None of these are correct.

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