Mergers and acquisitions can allow a firm to accomplish a variety of strategic goals. Which one is not associated with the purchasing firm?
A) Enter a market quickly or increase speed to market
B) Avoid costs and risks of new product development
C) Gain market power
D) Earn premiums from the stock market
E) Acquire knowledge

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Earning premiums from the stock market is not a strategic goal associated with the purchasing firm in mergers and acquisitions. It is more related to the financial market's perception and valuation of the firm post-acquisition.

Mergers and Acquisitions Can Allow a Firm to Accomplish a Variety