The table gives information about mergers (purchases and sales) involving UK companies in 2015 and 2016. What conclusion can be drawn from the data?
- APurchasing activity abroad by UK companies increased from 2015–2016.
- BPurchasing activity by UK companies exceeded purchasing activity by foreign companies.
- CPurchasing activity by UK companies exceeded sales activity in both years.
- DThe value of sales by foreign companies increased from 2015–2016.