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What is a major role of investment banks in mergers and acquisitions?
What is a major role of investment banks in mergers and acquisitions?
- Select targets, value targets, advise on strategy, raise the financing (correct)
- Handle due diligence and hostile takeovers
- Conduct auditing and consulting for the merging companies
- Provide legal advice and facilitate ownership changes
What has been a significant trend in M&A activities according to the text?
What has been a significant trend in M&A activities according to the text?
- Evolution from a predominantly US phenomenon to an international activity (correct)
- Decline in cross-border mergers
- Decrease in private equity contribution to M&A activity
- Stagnation in the evolution of M&A activities over time
During which historical wave of M&A did horizontal mergers dominate?
During which historical wave of M&A did horizontal mergers dominate?
- First wave (1897-1904) (correct)
- Fourth wave (2003-2007)
- Second wave (1916-1929)
- Third wave (1965-1989)
What has Asia's position been in relation to M&A activity according to the text?
What has Asia's position been in relation to M&A activity according to the text?
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What has become a significant contributor to M&A activity according to the text?
What has become a significant contributor to M&A activity according to the text?
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What is a key role of law firms in mergers and acquisitions?
What is a key role of law firms in mergers and acquisitions?
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Which region has seen a significant evolution in its M&A structures according to the text?
Which region has seen a significant evolution in its M&A structures according to the text?
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What is a notable trend in M&A activities mentioned in the text?
What is a notable trend in M&A activities mentioned in the text?
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During which historical wave of M&A did horizontal mergers dominate?
During which historical wave of M&A did horizontal mergers dominate?
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What is a primary function of investment banks in mergers and acquisitions?
What is a primary function of investment banks in mergers and acquisitions?
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