Corporate Strategy

Fill in the gaps using words from the box below:

acquisition - merger - shareholders - assets - valuation - takeover - synergy - restructure

1. The company's ________ were optimistic about the potential for growth following the acquisition.

2. After the merger, the company had to ________ its departments to improve efficiency.

3. The board must ensure the ________ of the company's physical and financial resources is accurate.

4. The company is considering a(n) ________ of its competitor to expand its market presence.

5. The ________ created by the merger is expected to lead to significant cost savings.

6. The company's ________ were transferred to the new entity after the merger was finalised.

7. A(n) ________ occurs when two companies combine to form a new entity.

8. A hostile ________ occurs when one company tries to buy another without the consent of its board.