1. Define the following terms:
a. Merger
b. Consolidation
c. Holding company
2. Describe some of the measures used by companies to discourage unfriendly takeover attempts.
3. What is the difference between an asset purchase and a stock purchase?
4. What is the difference between an operational restructuring and a financial restructuring?
5. Discuss the differences between the following types of mergers:
a. Horizontal mergers
b. Vertical mergers
c. Conglomerate mergers.