Which of the Following Is an Example of a Merger

question 57

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of a merger undertaken in order to achieve efficiency 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:

Interest Rate Risk

The potential loss in value of an investment due to a change in interest rates.

Junk Bonds

Junk bonds are high-yield bonds that carry a higher risk of default compared to investment-grade bonds, offering higher interest rates to compensate for the increased risk.

Interest Rate Risk

The potential for investment losses due to fluctuations in the interest rates, affecting the value of interest-bearing assets like bonds.

Variable Rate Coupons

Bonds or other loans that have interest payments adjusted at periodic intervals based on a reference interest rate.