In a world of business, the competition is so stiff hence putting the survival of businesses at risk. In some cases, companies not doing well are either acquired by other companies or just collapse. Companys management concerned about being acquired by another company my apply several strategies to prevent themselves from being acquired. (a) As a financial analyst, discuss five strategies you can advice a company to employ to protect it from being acquired. (8mks) (b) What benefits that accrue to a company after merging especially in a hostile environment(4mks)