If Two Merged Firms Are Shown to Have a Higher

question 19

Multiple Choice

If two merged firms are shown to have a higher combined market value than the sum of their individual market values, then:

• A) economic gains are said to have taken place.
• B) the firms were previously underpriced.
• C) the merger provides diversification to investors.
• D)there is no cost involved in the merger.

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