Which of the Following Is Defined as the Purchase of One

question 53

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is defined as the purchase of one firm by another firm?

• A) merger
• B) synergy
• C) acquisition
• D) assignment

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Definitions:

Dissolution

The process of legally dissolving a corporation or partnership, involving the distribution of assets to creditors and shareholders, and concluding its affairs.

Liquidate

The process of converting assets into cash or other forms of payment, often used in the context of dissolving a business or paying off debts.

Compulsory Share Exchange

A corporate action where a company's shares are acquired in exchange for shares of the acquiring company, typically mandating that all shareholders participate.

Merge

To combine or unite multiple entities, such as companies or datasets, into one integrated whole.