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jeka94
2 years ago
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When Beta Company bought Gamma Company, Beta sold off about 30% of Gamma’s assets because they did not need them. Beta kept only

the part of Gamma that is counter-cyclical to Beta’s other business. Why did they do this?
Business
1 answer:
Mkey [24]2 years ago
4 0

Answer:

To prevent a negative effect on their other businesses, resulting in loss of control of assets.

Explanation:

Counter-cyclical assets are assets that thrives in a period where most other businesses struggle.

For example, Gamma Company would be considered counter-cyclical, if it provides services that are unavailable in beta's other businesses during certain periods or cycle.

To prevent loss of control Beta company decides to retain this part of Gamma company.

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