alleryStart learning →Why might regulators force a company to divest a business before approving a merger?
ATo raise stamp duty
BTo speed up the audit
CTo create competition
DTo lower share prices
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. To create competition
Forced sales of overlapping units keep rivals in the market so the merged firm does not dominate it.
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