XYZ Company has decided to purchase a close competitor. This acquisition would make XYZ Company the 4th largest in its industry allowing it better purchasing power and greater distribution channels. After completing the M&A analysis, it is determined that the combined companies would produce a 40% increase in revenue, reduce manufacturing costs by 30%, but would increase current liabilities by 27%. Which of the following would keep the acquisition from happening?

The regional offices of ABC Company implemented a system that would allow the employees to pass information between regions in a secure fashion. This system requires that all offices have the same key in order to read messages sent electronically. Which e-commence security type is MOST LIKELY being used?

A diversified industrial company operates multiple remote manufacturing facilities that manage local supplier relationships. The company draws on a single line of credit for all of its working capital needs. Which of the following types of disbursement systems would BEST meet this company's needs?

A company has six fraudulent checks clear its primary disbursement account for a total of $7,652. The bank agrees to split the loss with the company to maintain a good relationship.
As a condition of sharing the expense, the bank requires the company to establish positive pay on its disbursement accounts or have the company absorb the losses on future fraudulent payments.
If the company determines that positive pay is too expensive and decides NOT to implement it, what type of risk financing technique is the company using?

Which of the following statements BEST applies when evaluating fees in an RFP for bank services?