Judging from the Disney-Pixar Merger, Which of These Is an Effective

question 39

Multiple Choice

Judging from the Disney-Pixar merger, which of these is an effective way to create shareholder value from a merger?

• A) Integrate the acquired company as fully as possible, merging staffs and locations, so that all employees have as similar an on-the-job experience as possible.
• B) If the acquired company creates high-quality products or services, don't force it to mirror the management style of the acquiring company.
• C) Cut prices at the acquired company but not the acquiring company so that the acquisition covers all consumer price points.
• D) Raise consumer prices at the acquiring company and the acquired company to reflect the fact that the market is now less competitive.