Types of Mergers and Merger Waves Quiz

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Which of the following is NOT a type of merger?

  • Conglomerate merger
  • Horizontal merger
  • Reverse merger (correct)
  • Vertical merger

What is the primary reason for merger waves?

  • Overconfident CEOs
  • Pursuit of monopoly gains
  • Economic expansions and bull markets (correct)
  • Desire for vertical integration

Which of the following is NOT a reason for a company to acquire another?

  • Synergies
  • Stock swap
  • Diversification (correct)
  • Overconfidence

What is the purpose of valuation in the takeover process?

<p>To compare the target to similar firms for a rough estimate of value (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of merger involves companies in different industries?

<p>Conglomerate merger (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of economies of slope in a merger?

<p>To save costs by combining marketing and distribution of related products (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the key advantage of using discounted cash flows in a merger analysis?

<p>It includes the effects of synergies between the merging firms (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

After the public announcement of a merger offer, what two forms of consideration are typically offered to target shareholders?

<p>Cash and stock swap (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the key reason a board of directors may not approve a merger offer, even if it includes a premium for target shareholders?

<p>The board believes the offer price is too low (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Under the Revlon duties, what is the board of the target firm required to do?

<p>Pursue the highest value for target shareholders (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of a poison pill defense strategy?

<p>To make it more difficult to replace bad managers (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the key benefit of golden parachutes for target firm managers?

<p>They make managers more receptive to a takeover offer (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of a corporate raider acquiring a toehold stake in a target firm?

<p>To initiate a hostile takeover attempt (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the key benefit of competition in the takeover market for target firm shareholders?

<p>It ensures most of the merger benefits go to the target firm (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of a freezeout merger strategy?

<p>To force non-tendering shareholders to accept the tender offer price (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the key disadvantage of a leveraged buyout (LBO) strategy for a corporate raider?

<p>The raider must take on significant debt to finance the acquisition (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary mechanism used for a firm to gain control over another firm?

<p>Acquisition (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In a horizontal merger, the target and acquirer firms are in:

<p>The same industry (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a potential benefit of a merger or acquisition?

<p>Overconfidence of CEOs (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In a conglomerate merger, the target and acquirer firms are in:

<p>Different industries (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of valuation in the takeover process?

<p>To compare the target to similar firms for a rough estimate of value (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of merger involves firms that are buyer and seller in the same supply chain?

<p>Vertical merger (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the key benefit of competition in the takeover market for target firm shareholders?

<p>It ensures the acquirer pays the highest possible premium for the target (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of a corporate raider acquiring a toehold stake in a target firm?

<p>To initiate a takeover attempt of the target firm (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Under the Revlon duties, what is the board of the target firm required to do?

<p>Seek the highest value for the target firm's shareholders (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the key advantage of using discounted cash flows in a merger analysis?

<p>It captures the synergies and strategic benefits of the merger (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of a freezeout merger strategy?

<p>To force out minority shareholders of the target firm (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the key benefit of golden parachutes for target firm managers?

<p>It incentivizes managers to be more receptive to a takeover (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of a poison pill defense strategy?

<p>To entrench the target firm's management more securely in their positions (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the key reason a board of directors may not approve a merger offer, even if it includes a premium for target shareholders?

<p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the two forms of consideration typically offered to target shareholders after the public announcement of a merger offer?

<p>Cash and stock swap (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the key disadvantage of a leveraged buyout (LBO) strategy for a corporate raider?

<p>It increases the target firm's debt burden and financial risk (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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