Multiple Choice
Around the announcement date of a merger,acquiring firm shareholders normally earn
A) 30% positive abnormal returns
B) -20% abnormal returns
C) Zero to slightly negative returns
D) 100% positive abnormal returns
E) 10% positive abnormal returns
Correct Answer:

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Correct Answer:
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