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 the number of employees.

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Mergers and acquisitions are not created specifically to increase the number of employees, although this may be a byproduct of the deal. The other options (A, B, C, and D) are commonly cited as reasons for mergers and acquisitions.

Mergers and Acquisitions Are Created for All of the Following