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What is the primary difference between a horizontal merger and a vertical merger?
What is the primary difference between a horizontal merger and a vertical merger?
- The industries of the target and acquirer are the same in a horizontal merger, but different in a vertical merger. (correct)
- In horizontal mergers, companies merge for synergies; in vertical mergers, it is for economies of scale.
- Horizontal mergers involve two companies at different stages of the production cycle, while vertical mergers involve two companies in the same industry.
- Horizontal mergers focus on expertise acquisition, while vertical mergers focus on stock swaps.
What is the main reason overconfident CEOs pursue mergers according to the text?
What is the main reason overconfident CEOs pursue mergers according to the text?
- Belief in their above-average abilities (correct)
- Increasing economies of slope
- Acquiring companies for their talent pool
- Seeking to achieve monopoly gains
Which type of merger involves savings from producing goods in high volume?
Which type of merger involves savings from producing goods in high volume?
- Conglomerate merger
- Horizontal merger (correct)
- Vertical merger
- Merger for expertise
In the context of acquisitions, what does 'stock swap' refer to?
In the context of acquisitions, what does 'stock swap' refer to?
What is the purpose of comparing the target to similar firms during the takeover valuation process?
What is the purpose of comparing the target to similar firms during the takeover valuation process?
Which type of merger involves two companies in different industries merging together?
Which type of merger involves two companies in different industries merging together?
'Economies of Slope' refer to savings from combining what aspects of business?
'Economies of Slope' refer to savings from combining what aspects of business?
What is the main motivation behind an acquirer adding economic value through an acquisition?
What is the main motivation behind an acquirer adding economic value through an acquisition?
Why might it be more efficient to purchase a company for its talent pool according to the text?
Why might it be more efficient to purchase a company for its talent pool according to the text?
What is one benefit of implementing discounted cash flows during the valuation process?
What is one benefit of implementing discounted cash flows during the valuation process?
What is the primary reason a board may not approve a takeover offer even if a premium is offered?
What is the primary reason a board may not approve a takeover offer even if a premium is offered?
What is the primary purpose of a poison pill defense strategy?
What is the primary purpose of a poison pill defense strategy?
What is the primary benefit of a golden parachute compensation package for target firm managers?
What is the primary benefit of a golden parachute compensation package for target firm managers?
What is the primary purpose of a toehold acquisition by a corporate raider?
What is the primary purpose of a toehold acquisition by a corporate raider?
What is the primary purpose of a leveraged buyout (LBO) by a corporate raider?
What is the primary purpose of a leveraged buyout (LBO) by a corporate raider?
What is the primary purpose of a freezeout merger by an acquiring company?
What is the primary purpose of a freezeout merger by an acquiring company?
What is the primary benefit of competition in the takeover market?
What is the primary benefit of competition in the takeover market?
What is the primary purpose of a white knight defense strategy?
What is the primary purpose of a white knight defense strategy?
What is the primary purpose of a staggered board defense strategy?
What is the primary purpose of a staggered board defense strategy?
What is the primary benefit of a recapitalization defense strategy?
What is the primary benefit of a recapitalization defense strategy?
What is the primary reason an acquirer might pursue a merger or acquisition according to the text?
What is the primary reason an acquirer might pursue a merger or acquisition according to the text?
Which type of merger involves combining companies in the same industry, according to the text?
Which type of merger involves combining companies in the same industry, according to the text?
What is the primary purpose of using discounted cash flow analysis during a takeover valuation, according to the text?
What is the primary purpose of using discounted cash flow analysis during a takeover valuation, according to the text?
Which type of merger involves combining companies in different industries, according to the text?
Which type of merger involves combining companies in different industries, according to the text?
What is the primary motivation behind an acquirer pursuing a merger or acquisition to add economic value, according to the text?
What is the primary motivation behind an acquirer pursuing a merger or acquisition to add economic value, according to the text?
What does 'stock swap' refer to in the context of acquisitions, according to the text?
What does 'stock swap' refer to in the context of acquisitions, according to the text?
What type of merger involves combining companies where one's industry buys from or sells to the other's industry, according to the text?
What type of merger involves combining companies where one's industry buys from or sells to the other's industry, according to the text?
What is the primary purpose of comparing the target company to similar firms during the takeover valuation process, according to the text?
What is the primary purpose of comparing the target company to similar firms during the takeover valuation process, according to the text?
What is the main reason overconfident CEOs pursue mergers and acquisitions according to the text?
What is the main reason overconfident CEOs pursue mergers and acquisitions according to the text?
What type of savings does the text refer to as 'Economies of Slope'?
What type of savings does the text refer to as 'Economies of Slope'?
What is the primary purpose of a proxy fight in the context of a takeover?
What is the primary purpose of a proxy fight in the context of a takeover?
What is the primary purpose of a 'white squire' defense strategy in the context of a takeover?
What is the primary purpose of a 'white squire' defense strategy in the context of a takeover?
What is the primary reason for a target company's board to reject a takeover offer, even if it includes a premium, according to the text?
What is the primary reason for a target company's board to reject a takeover offer, even if it includes a premium, according to the text?
What is the primary benefit of a 'golden parachute' compensation package for target firm managers, according to the text?
What is the primary benefit of a 'golden parachute' compensation package for target firm managers, according to the text?
What is the primary purpose of a 'staggered board' defense strategy?
What is the primary purpose of a 'staggered board' defense strategy?
What is the primary tax implication of a cash transaction in a takeover, as mentioned in the text?
What is the primary tax implication of a cash transaction in a takeover, as mentioned in the text?
What is the primary benefit of competition in the takeover market?
What is the primary benefit of competition in the takeover market?
What is the primary purpose of a 'toehold' acquisition by a corporate raider, as mentioned in the text?
What is the primary purpose of a 'toehold' acquisition by a corporate raider, as mentioned in the text?
What does the term 'stock swap' refer to in the context of acquisitions?
What does the term 'stock swap' refer to in the context of acquisitions?
What is the primary purpose of a 'recapitalization' defense strategy, according to the text?
What is the primary purpose of a 'recapitalization' defense strategy, according to the text?
