Question

3. Level of merger activity and takeovers Aa Aa Mergers, merger waves, and the factors that drive these mergers have caused paradigm shifts in the corporate landscape of the United States. Several factors drive these merger waves. Identify which of the following has been a driving factor for mergers: O Companies sought potential target companies in different countries to benefit from changes in leading global currencies. O Companies sought potential target companies in different countries to dump their assets at lower values due to changes in leading currencies. If managers of the target company resist the merger because they feel the price is to0 low or for other reasons, the acquiring firm's offer is said to be a After the hostile raids of the mid-1960s, Congress passed the Williams Act in 1968. Which of the following is true about the Williams Act? O The law requires the acquirer to disclose its current holdings and its future intentions within 10 days of amassing at least 5% of a company's stock. O The law allows the acquirer the right to reserve disclosing the source of the funds to be used for the acquisition

Drop down answer:

2. hostile, friendly, horizontal

Answer 1

Companies sought potential target companies in different countries to benefit from changes in leading global currecies

hostile

Option A: Law requires disclosing its current holdings and its future intentions within 10 days of the amassing at least 5%