A USFirm Is Acquiring an Existing Company in Germany Rather Than

Multiple Choice

A U.S.firm is acquiring an existing company in Germany rather than starting up a new foreign operation.Which of the following statements best supports this decision?

A) Because the German firm is performing poorly, there is a good turn-around opportunity.
B) The U.S. firm's U.S. facility is working at capacity.
C) Stock market prices have been very high in Germany.
D) The German firm has skilled personnel that the U.S. firm cannot hire at a good price on its own.