A Primary Reason for a Firm to Pursue an Acquisition

question 92

Multiple Choice

A primary reason for a firm to pursue an acquisition is to:

• A) avoid increased government regulation.
• B) achieve greater market power.
• C) exit a hyper-competitive market.
• D) achieve greater financial returns in the short run.

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