Several reasons have been proposed to justify mergers. Among the more prominent are (1) tax consideration, (2) risk reduction, (3) control, (4) purchase of assets at below replacement cost, and (5) synergy in general. Which of the reasons are economically justifiable? Which are not? Which fit the situation at hand? Explain.

Several reasons have been proposed to justify mergers. Among the more prominent are (1) tax consideration, (2) risk reduction, (3) control, (4) purchase of assets at below replacement cost, and (5) synergy in general. Which of the reasons are economically justifiable? Which are not? Which fit the situation at hand? Explain.

Intermediate Financial Management (MindTap Course List)

13th Edition

ISBN:9781337395083

Author:Eugene F. Brigham, Phillip R. Daves

Publisher:Eugene F. Brigham, Phillip R. Daves

Chapter26: Mergers And Corporate Control

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 8MC

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