FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
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Chapter 22, Problem 2Q
a.
Summary Introduction
To determine:
Significance of merger with regard to likelihood of governmental intervention
b.
Summary Introduction
To determine:
Significance of merger with regard to possibilities for operating synergy
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FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
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