A business combination may be legally structured as a merger, a consolidation, or an acquisition. Which of the following describes a business combination that is legally structured as a merger? OA parent-subsidiary relationship is established The surviving company is one of the two combining companies. The surviving company is neither of the two combining companies. An investor-investee relationship is established.

A business combination may be legally structured as a merger, a consolidation, or an acquisition. Which of the following describes a business combination that is legally structured as a merger? OA parent-subsidiary relationship is established The surviving company is one of the two combining companies. The surviving company is neither of the two combining companies. An investor-investee relationship is established.

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Chapter8: Investing Activities

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