Acquiring Companies Often Find Themselves with Certain Assets and Operations

question 97

True/False

Acquiring companies often find themselves with certain assets and operations of the acquired company that do not fit their primary strategy. Such assets may be divested to fund future investments.

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Necessary And Proper Clause

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