Which One of the Following Statements Accurately Describes a Merger

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following statements accurately describes a merger?

A) A merger transforms the target firm into a new entity which necessarily becomes a subsidiary of the acquiring firm
B) A new firm is created from the assets and liabilities of the acquirer and target firms
C) The acquiring firm absorbs only the assets of the target firm
D) The target firm is absorbed entirely into the acquiring firm and ceases to exist as a separate legal entity.
E) A new firm is created holding the assets and liabilities of the target firm and its former assets only.