Let's say that's all true - why would anyone ever acquire a company if its for certain, by virtue of being on sale, flailing? I think it's often the case that

Let's say that's all true - why would anyone ever acquire a company if its for certain, by virtue of being on sale, flailing? I think it's often the case that the product dies, but I honestly believe that's more often than not down to the new parent company having no idea how to run and manage the product and team.