Over the Last Eight Months, Consulting Firm G&B Has Been

Over the last eight months, consulting firm G&B has been in talks with Wattersons, Inc. over a potential merger. During this time, G&B employees were kept abreast of their company's plans and all their concerns regarding the merger were thoroughly addressed. As the company had assured them that their jobs would be safe, the employees were generally supportive of the move. Once the decision was finalized, G&B's top management issued a statement to the employees confirming the merger. Which of the following is the general purpose of the message issued by G&B's top management?

A) To persuade
B) To inform
C) To initiate a conversation
D) To negotiate