Synergistic Gains Refer To

question 17

Multiple Choice

Synergistic gains refer to:

• A) gains from hedging.
• B) gains obtained when the value of the acquiring and target firms, combined together, is greater than the stand-alone valuations of the individual firms.
• C) gains arising if the companies can save on the costs of production, marketing, distribution, and R&D standalone.
• D) gains obtained when the companies face together into a competition for a particular product market.

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