Which of the Following Benefits of Diversification Explains the Idea

question 27

Multiple Choice

Which of the following benefits of diversification explains the idea that corporate diversification can provide situations where an acquiring firm determines the stock price for firm they intend to acquire is too low?

• A)Use of internal capital markets
• B)Economies of scale and scope
• C)Economizing on transaction costs
• D)Diversifying shareholder portfolios
• E)Identifying undervalued firms

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Definitions:

Annuity Due

An annuity where payments are made at the beginning of each period instead of the end.

Bargain Purchase Option

An option given to the lessee to purchase the leased asset at the end of the lease term at a price significantly lower than the expected fair market value.

Future Rents

Future rents refer to the payments that are expected to be received in the future for the use of an asset, typically real estate.

Unreimbursable Costs

Expenses that cannot be recovered or compensated for by any means.