Mergers and Acquisitions Basics Quiz
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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?

  • 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?

  • 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?

    <p>Lagging but quickly evolving</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What has become a significant contributor to M&A activity according to the text?

    <p>Private equity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key role of law firms in mergers and acquisitions?

    <p>Conducting due diligence and handling hostile takeovers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which region has seen a significant evolution in its M&A structures according to the text?

    <p>Europe</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a notable trend in M&A activities mentioned in the text?

    <p>Rise of private equity contribution</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During which historical wave of M&A did horizontal mergers dominate?

    <p>First wave (1897-1904)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a primary function of investment banks in mergers and acquisitions?

    <p>Selecting targets, valuing targets, advising on strategy</p> Signup and view all the answers

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