Define each of the following terms:a. Synergy; mergerb. Horizontal merger; vertical merger; congeneric merger; conglomerate mergerc. Friendly merger; hostile merger; defensive merger; tender offer; target company;breakup value; acquiring companyd. Operating merger; financial merger; equity residual method; market multiple analysise. White knight; white squire; poison pill; golden parachutef. Arbitrageg. Joint venture; corporate, or strategic, allianceh. Divestiture; spin-off; leveraged buyout (LBO); carve-out; liquidation

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