Multiple Choice
When mergers and acquisitions are undertaken in pursuit of synergy which of the following relationships describes the beliefs that guide managers. Let A and B represent the firms involved.
A) value of A and B merged > value of A + value of B if the firms remain separate
B) value of A and B merged = value of A + value of B if the firms remain separate
C) value of A and B merged < value of A + value of B if the firms remain separate
D) value of A minus B > value of A + value of B if the firms remain separate
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