Mergers and acquisitions are created for all of the following reasons except to
A) gain new technology.
B) reduce tax obligations.
C) gain economies of scale.
D) smooth out seasonal trends in sales.
E) increase its number of employees

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Mergers and acquisitions are not created to solely increase the number of employees. The other options listed, such as gaining new technology, reducing tax obligations, gaining economies of scale, and smoothing out seasonal trends in sales, are common reasons for companies to pursue mergers and acquisitions.

Mergers and Acquisitions Are Created for All of the Following