alleryStart learning →A newco is set up solely to issue shares for a merger. Is it automatically the acquirer?
ANot necessarily
BYes, always
CYes, if listed
DYes, if largest
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Not necessarily
A pre-existing combining entity is identified as acquirer when the newco only issues equity.
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