1. The most common sources of value include potential cost savings resulting from all of the following except for which of the following:
1. Shared overhead
2. Elimination of duplicate facilities
3. Better utilization of existing facilities (i.e., economies of scale)
4. Warranty claims
5. Productivity improvements by applying the best practices of both firms
2. Factors destroying firm value following a merger or acquisition could include all but which of the following:
1. Poor product quality
2. Excessive wage and benefit levels
3. Low labor productivity
4. High employee turnover
5. Incremental revenue due to product cross-selling