Which of the Following Are True About Acquisitions and Mergers

Multiple Choice

Which of the following are true about acquisitions and mergers?

A) Acquisitions and mergers are similar in that they both occur when two companies combine.
B) The primary difference between an acquisition and a merger is based on its organizational structures.
C) Acquisitions commonly occur when a larger company buys a smaller firm.
D) Mergers usually occur between two companies that are relatively equal in size.
E) After a merger, the merged company cannot create a new company stock nor issue shares.