Y Inc. desperately wants to "marry" X Corp. 1) How can Y accomplish a "merger" with X? 2) How does a consolidation differ from a merger?

Referring to the previous question in this chapter:

1. Why might having Y buy X's assets be a better idea than a

merger or consolidation?

b.If X's directors do not want to cooperate with the merger or asset

acquisition, what can Y's directors attempt to take control of X corp?

c. What are some defensive strategies that X directors may employ ?

d. If Y is sucessful in the strategy attempted in (b) what type of

relationship would X corp and Y Inc have?