A Leveraged Buyout Refers To

question 29

Multiple Choice

A leveraged buyout refers to:

• A)one firm issues stock to take over another firm.
• B)one firm trades its stock for the stock of another firm.
• C)a firm goes heavily into debt in order to obtain the funds to purchase the shares of the public stockholders and thus take the firm private.
• D)one firm pays cash for the shares of a takeover firm's shares.

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Definitions:

Harold Kelley

A psychologist known for his contributions to social psychology, particularly in the areas of attribution theory and interpersonal relations.

External Factors

Factors outside of an individual or organization that can impact their performance or outcomes.

Internal Attribution

The tendency to explain someone's behavior based on internal characteristics, such as personality, rather than external circumstances.

Generous Person

An individual characterized by a readiness to give more of something, as money or time, than is strictly necessary or expected.