Which of the following would best describe the situation where the existing management of a firm offers to purchase the outstanding public shares and take the company private? A. proxy contest B. merger acquisition C. leveraged buyout D. asset purchase acquisition E. taxable acquisition

Which of the following refer to the synergistic gains from merger due to revenue enhancement? I. Marketing gains II. Strategic benefits III. Unused debt capacity IV. Surplus funds A. I and II only B. II and IV only C. I, II and III only D. I, II and IV only E. II, III and IV only

Which of the following refer to the synergistic gains due to tax benefits in an acquisition? I. Complementary resources II. Strategic benefits III. Unused debt capacity IV. Asset write-ups A. I only B. I and III only C. II and III only D. III and IV only E. I, III and IV only