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Prompt: In Module Eight, you researched and discussed megamergers, specifically the Bayer-Monsanto merger. In Module Nine, your group will create a presentation using PowerPoint (or another presentation software of your choice) that explains the specific legal and practical bases for your argument in support of or in opposition to the merger.

When the project is completed, one member of your group must post your final presentation to the Module Nine Small Group Presentation discussion topic. The presentation must be submitted no later than 11:59 p.m. of your local time zone on Thursday of Module Nine.

In response to the other classmates' presentations, each student must comment individually on at least one other group's presentation and articulate a legal counterargument to the group's conclusion. In other words, if the group supports the merger, present legal precedent that could be used to defeat the merger. If the group opposes the merger, identify laws or cogent arguments that might support the merger.

If you do not participate in the group presentation and discussion, you will receive a zero for this activity. Specifically, the following critical elements must be addressed:

• Define megamergers and the legal criteria that must be satisfied in order for a merger to qualify as a megamerger.

• Compare and contrast the benefits and detriments of megamergers by describing potential impacts on the companies involved, consumers, other businesses, and the economy.

• Provide sound and rational bases upon which to conclude that megamergers should be either a generally accepted or generally discouraged business practice.

• Select a minimum of two scholarly resources to support the conclusion drawn.

• Individually respond to one other presentation and articulate a legal counterargument to the group's conclusion. Use legal precedent to defeat the group's conclusion or identify laws to support the conclusion.