17. Which of the following refers to the specifics of the M&A process when the target is a UK publicly traded company? A Limited negotiation, equal treatment of shareholders, offer document, regulated timeline B I do not want to answer this question C Warranties and representations, limited due diligence, recommended offer, shareholders informed simultaneously D Offeror, committed financing, limited due diligence, flexible timeline E Bidder, extensive negotiation of terms, preferential treatment of shareholders, regulated timeline 18. Which of the following regarding the type of consideration used to pay for a deal is TRUE? A The acquirer should limit the use of stock in its consideration for the target as a natural hedge in the event of sector dislocation B I do not want to answer this question C The acquirer should limit the use of cash in the consideration for the target if the acquirer's stock is undervalued D The acquirer should avoid paying with stock for the target and increase the proportion of cash if the acquirer's stock is overvalued E The acquirer should pay for the target with as high a proportion of stock as possible rather than cash to avoid overpaying for the target in the event of sector dislocation 17. Which of the following refers to the specifics of the M&A process when the target is a UK publicly traded company? A Limited negotiation, equal treatment of shareholders, offer document, regulated timeline B I do not want to answer this question C Warranties and representations, limited due diligence, recommended offer, shareholders informed simultaneously D Offeror, committed financing, limited due diligence, flexible timeline E Bidder, extensive negotiation of terms, preferential treatment of shareholders, regulated timeline 18. Which of the following regarding the type of consideration used to pay for a deal is TRUE? A The acquirer should limit the use of stock in its consideration for the target as a natural hedge in the event of sector dislocation B I do not want to answer this question C The acquirer should limit the use of cash in the consideration for the target if the acquirer's stock is undervalued D The acquirer should avoid paying with stock for the target and increase the proportion of cash if the acquirer's stock is overvalued E The acquirer should pay for the target with as high a proportion of stock as possible rather than cash to avoid overpaying for the target in the event of sector dislocation