8)In the 2000s, which of the regions/nations exhibited a pattern of heightened M&A volume although the total level varied by the size of the economy?

9) Did the investment bankers play a prominent role in the first merger wave?

10) In the United States when a company makes a bid directly to a target company's shareholders, it must file what form?

11) Which entities enforce antitrust laws in the US?

12) In the United States when a bidder initiates an acquisition, it must file a Schedule 8K if:

13) In the United States target shareholders must have at least what time period to consider the original bids in cases when there is a competing tender offer.