Which of the Following Is NOT a Reason for the Failure

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a reason for the failure of an acquisition to generate the gains originally expected of it?

A) Poor post-acquisition integration
B) Overestimation of the potential gains to be derived from synergy
C) The high cost of making acquisitions
D) Lack of pre-acquisition screening
E) Overestimation of the potential costs of realizing synergies