The Type of Business Combination in Which the Acquiring Firm

question 146

Multiple Choice

The type of business combination in which the acquiring firm becomes the parent and the target a subsidiary is:

• A)a consolidation.
• B)an acquisition.
• C)a merger.
• D)b and c

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Large States

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Small States

Countries or regions with relatively low population and/or land area, often with limited economic or political power on the global stage.

Northern States

Refers to those states in the United States located in the North, historically known for their opposition to slavery during the Civil War era.

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