One company wishes to acquire another.Which of the following forms of acquisition does not require a formal vote by the shareholders of the acquired ﬁrm?
A)Merger
B)Acquisition of equity
C)Acquisition of assets
D)Consolidation
E)All of the above require a formal vote.

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In an acquisition of equity, the acquiring company can purchase shares directly from the market or shareholders without needing a formal vote from the acquired firm's shareholders.

One Company Wishes to Acquire Another