Which of the following is not a reason for merger and acquisition failures?

A. The acquiring company pays a large premium for the common stock of the target company.
B. The acquisition leads to value creation.
C. Top executives act in their best interests rather than those of the shareholders.
D. The acquired company assets are poorly integrated into the acquiring company business lines.


Answer: B

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