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) shift company profits to the United States from countries with low corporate tax rates.

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Mergers and acquisitions are not typically pursued to shift company profits to the United States from countries with low corporate tax rates. This option is more related to tax strategies rather than the strategic business reasons for mergers and acquisitions.

Mergers and Acquisitions Are Created for All of the Following