Which of the Following Statements Regarding Recapitalization as a Takeover

question 13

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements regarding recapitalization as a takeover defense is FALSE?

• A)Another defense against a takeover is a recapitalization,in which a company changes its capital structure to make itself less attractive as a target.
• B)Restructuring itself can produce efficiency gains,often removing the principal motivation for the takeover in the first place.
• C)By increasing leverage on its own,the target firm can reap the benefit of the interest tax shields.
• D)In many cases,a substantial portion of the synergy gains that an acquirer anticipates from a takeover are savings from a decrease in leverage as well as other cost reductions.

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Definitions:

Equitable Assignment

The transfer of future rights to benefits in a contract to another party, recognized by equity courts.

Novation

The process of replacing an existing obligation with a new one, effectively transferring the rights and duties to another party.

Breach of Contract

The act of not executing any part of a contract, either written or oral, lacking a legitimate legal rationale.

Non Est Factum

A legal defense claiming a person signed a document without understanding its nature due to a fundamental mistake.