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?

To compare the target to similar firms for a rough estimate of value Signup and view all the answers

Which type of merger involves companies in different industries?

Conglomerate merger Signup and view all the answers

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

To save costs by combining marketing and distribution of related products Signup and view all the answers

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

It includes the effects of synergies between the merging firms 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?

Cash and stock swap 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?

The board believes the offer price is too low Signup and view all the answers

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

Pursue the highest value for target shareholders Signup and view all the answers

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

To make it more difficult to replace bad managers Signup and view all the answers

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

They make managers more receptive to a takeover offer Signup and view all the answers

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

To initiate a hostile takeover attempt Signup and view all the answers

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

It ensures most of the merger benefits go to the target firm Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of a freezeout merger strategy?

To force non-tendering shareholders to accept the tender offer price Signup and view all the answers

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

The raider must take on significant debt to finance the acquisition Signup and view all the answers

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

Acquisition Signup and view all the answers

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

The same industry Signup and view all the answers

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

Overconfidence of CEOs Signup and view all the answers

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

Different industries Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of valuation in the takeover process?

To compare the target to similar firms for a rough estimate of value Signup and view all the answers

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

Vertical merger Signup and view all the answers

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

It ensures the acquirer pays the highest possible premium for the target Signup and view all the answers

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

To initiate a takeover attempt of the target firm Signup and view all the answers

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

Seek the highest value for the target firm's shareholders Signup and view all the answers

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

It captures the synergies and strategic benefits of the merger Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of a freezeout merger strategy?

To force out minority shareholders of the target firm Signup and view all the answers

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

It incentivizes managers to be more receptive to a takeover Signup and view all the answers

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

To entrench the target firm's management more securely in their positions 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?

All of the above 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?

Cash and stock swap Signup and view all the answers

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

It increases the target firm's debt burden and financial risk Signup and view all the answers

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Which of the following is NOT a type of merger?

What is the primary reason for merger waves?

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

What is the purpose of valuation in the takeover process?

Which type of merger involves companies in different industries?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

What is the primary purpose of a freezeout merger strategy?

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

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

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

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

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

What is the purpose of valuation in the takeover process?

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

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

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

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

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

What is the primary purpose of a freezeout merger strategy?

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

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

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

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

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

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