Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a successful acquisition?
A) The acquiring firm has a large amount of financial slack.
B) The acquired and acquiring firms have complementary assets and/or resources.
C) Innovation and R&D investments continue as part of the firm's strategy.
D) Investments in advertising and image building are made quickly.

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Successful acquisitions typically focus on integrating and leveraging complementary assets and resources, maintaining innovation, and ensuring financial stability. Quick investments in advertising and image building are not necessarily a characteristic of a successful acquisition, as they may not address the core strategic goals of the merger.

Which of the Following Is NOT a Characteristic of a Successful