CIMA Exam CIMAPRA19-F03-1 Topic 1 Question 84 Discussion

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Question #: 84
Topic #: 1

A national rail operating company has made an offer to acquire a smaller competitor.

Which of the following pieces of information would be of most concern to the competition authorities?

AAfter the acquisition, the board proposes to increase prices on some routes not serviced by other rail operators.

BAfter the acquisition, the board proposes to withdraw some of the less profitable services.

CThe board informed a major institutional shareholder about the proposed acquisition before informing other shareholders.

DThe acquisition is likely to result in significant redundancies of staff currently working for the smaller rail operator.

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by Cordie at Apr 24, 2024, 10:49 PM

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Mignon

6 months ago

I think option C is also important. Disclosure to one shareholder before others could raise issues of fairness.

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Denny

7 months ago

I see both points. Option A could harm customers with increased prices, while option D affects employees.

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Whitney

7 months ago

I disagree, I believe option D is the most concerning.

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Jaclyn

7 months ago

I think the most concerning piece of information would be option A.

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Eugene

8 months ago

That could definitely be a significant issue as well.

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Felix

8 months ago

What about the potential job redundancies?

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Linwood

8 months ago

True, that could raise some red flags.

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Eugene

8 months ago

I think informing a major shareholder before others could also be a concern.

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Felix

8 months ago

Or if they withdraw less profitable services.

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Linwood

8 months ago

Maybe if they increase prices on routes not serviced by other rail operators?

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Eugene

8 months ago

What do you think would concern the competition authorities the most?

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Felix

8 months ago

That could lead to some major changes.

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Linwood

8 months ago

I heard the national rail company wants to acquire a smaller competitor.

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