Which THREE of the following will the shareholders of Company Z expect the company’s directors to prioritise following the acquisition?

Company Z has just completed the all-cash acquisition of Company A.

Both companies operate in the advertising industry.

The market considered the acquisition a positive strategic move by Company Z.

Which THREE of the following will the shareholders of Company Z expect the company’s directors to prioritise following the acquisition?

A. The realisation of anticipated post-acquisition synergies.

B. The development of a dividend policy to meet the expectations of the target company shareholders.

C. The integration and retention of key employees.

D. The regulatory approval required to complete the acquisition.

E. The retention of key customers of the acquired company.

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Answer: A,C,E