Empirical Evidence on Takeovers Reveals That

question 19

Multiple Choice

Empirical evidence on takeovers reveals that:

• A)takeovers do not benefit shareholders of target companies.
• B)actions by managers to prevent offers are most likely to be harmful to shareholders.
• C)takeover gains result from the creation of monopoly power.
• D)acquiring company shareholders earn significant losses.

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