The Firm in a Merger Transaction That Is Being Pursued

question 183

Multiple Choice

The firm in a merger transaction that is being pursued as a takeover potential is called the

• A) acquiring company.
• B) target company.
• C) holding company.
• D) conglomerate.

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Definitions:

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