Which of the Following Is an Example of a Merger

question 22

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of a merger undertaken in order to achieve monopoly gains?

• A)A car manufacturer acquires a car parts supplier.
• B)A breakfast cereal producer acquires another breakfast cereal producer and the combined firm is able to negotiate a reduced cost for the grain used in its cereal.
• C)A telecommunications firm acquires another telecommunications firm and the combined firm serves a large percentage of the market.
• D)An accounting firm acquires another accounting firm and the combined firm is able to eliminate duplication among administrative positions.
• E)A video game development firm acquires another video game development firm that specializes in designing games for a new gaming system.

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Definitions:

Fixed Price

A pricing strategy where the cost of a good, service, or contract does not change, regardless of variations in market conditions or production costs.

Asset

Any resource owned or controlled by a business or an individual that is expected to produce positive economic value.

Equity

represents the value of an ownership interest in a company, measured as the difference between assets and liabilities; it reflects what shareholders would theoretically receive if all assets were liquidated and debts repaid.

Leveraged Firm

A company that utilizes borrowed money or debt to finance its operations and expansion, potentially increasing its returns or losses.