alleryStart learning →A killer acquisition aims to
ACut its debt load
BEnter a new country
CEnd target's innovation
DRaise employee pay
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. End target's innovation
An incumbent buys an innovative target only to discontinue its projects and preempt future competition.
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