The Merger Wave of the 1980's Was Different from Other

question 85

Multiple Choice

The merger wave of the 1980's was different from other merger waves because

• A) of the availability of low quality debt financing.
• B) of the need for further conglomerates during that time.
• C) of the highly scrutinized process by the department of justice during that time.
• D) none of the above.

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Definitions:

Bid Price

The price at which a dealer is willing to purchase a security.

T-bill

Short-term debt obligations issued by the U.S. government, known for their safety and liquidity, typically maturing in one year or less.

Secondary Market

A marketplace where previously issued financial instruments such as stocks, bonds, options, and futures are bought and sold.

Corporate Bond

A type of debt security issued by corporations to finance their operations, expansions, or other expenditures, offering periodic interest payments and the return of the principal at maturity.