Maybe it is to create the 'inefficiencies' which the merger can then 'synergize' away, so that the acquiring execs can get bigger bonuses. Because I've yet to

Maybe it is to create the 'inefficiencies' which the merger can then 'synergize' away, so that the acquiring execs can get bigger bonuses. Because I've yet to see one instance where real (non-stupid/contrived) synergies actually occurred as foreseen, but plenty of cynical M&A. Also plenty of absolutely atrocious dysynergies in corp history of course.