alleryStart learning →What does the term conglomerate discount mean?
AGroup valued below its parts
BA bulk-order price reduction
CA tax relief for large groups
DA fee paid to merger advisers
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Group valued below its parts
The discount arises because stock markets price a diversified group below the combined value of its separate businesses, which pushes spin-offs.
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