Questions $1$A and B focus on the mini$-$case Lafarge and Holcim merger, Please read the case at the end of Chapter $7"$ Cementing a Merger of Equals between Lafarge and Holcim Has Been Difficult" and then answer the questions.

Question $1$A: Of the $$Reasons for Acquisitions$$ discussed in the chapter, which reasons are the primary drivers of Lafarge$-$Holcim$$s merger strategy?

Question $1$B: Given that there have been performance difficulties of this $$merger of equals,$$ which of the $$Problems With Acquisitions$$ do you believe have most likely affected this deal?