Mergers and Aquisitions

<p>Thoroughly discussing the problems of uniting two independent companies (problems which are commonly underestimated), this book covers a wide range of subjects such as: laws and regulations governing mergers; consideration of financial and material resources; tax views; research and development prospects, as well as the matching and augmenting of skills and equipment of both companies and the adjustments to be made to stock-holders and servicers.<br><br>The issues of morale, retaining trained personnel, and the rearrangement of employee benefits and pensions are also examined.<br><br>Check lists, tabulated examples, a hypothetical case history and a comprehensive bibliography made up the extensive appendices.</p> Introduction; Part I Planning; Chapter I Definition of Corporate Objectives; Chapter II Evaluation of Resources; Chapter III Forward Planning; Chapter IV Criteria; Chapter V Organizing for Merger or Acquisition; Chapter VI The Prospect Presentation; Part II Action; Chapter VII Search; Chapter VIII Approach and Exploration; Chapter IX Evaluation; Chapter X Legal, Tax, and Accounting Considerations; Chapter XI Negotiation; Chapter XII Assimilation;