How might anti-trust law affect M&A activity in an industry? Select one: a. These laws require directors of a target firm to get a fairness opinion from an investment bank so that the investors can trust that they are getting a fair deal b. These laws prevent people with a criminal background from taking control of publicly traded companies in the UK C. From time to time investment bankers use these laws to break up large companies in order to generate M&A activity in an industry which was previously uncompetitive d. These laws require firms to prove the value of their intangible assets during an M&A transaction e. Anti-trust legislation restricts M&A where it can substantially lessen competition in an industry. This can strongly influence the ability to complete deals