The Management of Corporation a Forms Corporation B

question 8

Multiple Choice

The management of Corporation A forms Corporation B. Corporation B issues bonds to institutional investors to raise cash, with which it purchases the assets or stock of Corporation A. The assets of Corporation A are used as security for the bonds issued by Corporation B. This action by management is best described as a:

• A) leveraged buyout.
• B) cash-out combination.
• C) short-form merger.
• D) compulsory share exchange.

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