Acquisitions in A(n) ________ Environment Are Attempts by Companies to Acquire

question 12

Multiple Choice

Acquisitions in a(n) ________ environment are attempts by companies to acquire resources that will be critical in future projected new industry contexts.

• A) industry-convergence
• B) hostile takeover
• C) internally competitive
• D) international conglomerate

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Definitions:

Fiscal Year

A 12-month period used for accounting purposes and preparing financial statements, which may or may not align with the calendar year.

Cash Dividend Payment

A distribution of a company's earnings declared by the board of directors to its shareholders in the form of cash.

Financing Activities

Financing activities are transactions between a company and its creditors or investors, including issuing equity, paying dividends, and obtaining or repaying loans, which are used to fund the company's operations or expansions.

Statement Of Cash Flows

A financial statement that provides aggregate data regarding all cash inflows a company receives from its ongoing operations and external investment sources, as well as all cash outflows that pay for business activities and investments during a given period.