Merger Articles

1). Guide to mergers By : Mansi gupta
The economy today is not stabilized. Even big companies have to confront the ups and downs that come their way. But the only thing that keeps them going is survival. They have to survive in the market and progress swiftly or gradually. One strategy to advancement is that of ‘mergers’ between companies. There are numerous mergers that take place locally but they do not have a great effect on the market especially the consumers.
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2). How to Plan Your Business Exit Strategy By : Barry Evans
You started your business with dreams of making millions. When the time comes to sell your business, you will want to keep as many of those after tax dollars as you possibly can in exchange for your blood, sweat and tears. Advance planning can make a big difference in the amount you pocket after the sale of your business. Consider this. Under prevailing tax rates, Owner A sells a business for $1 million in cash and nets $800,000 in after tax proceeds.
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3). How to Inform Employees When You Sell a Business By : Barry Evans
What is the best way to inform employees when you sell your business? Wait until the transaction is a done deal. After many years of representing people who want to sell their businesses, experience has taught me that complete confidentiality about any thoughts of selling are in the best interests of every business owner. Consequently, the best time to make any announcements about selling will be on the afternoon of the day your transaction closes.
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4). Winning in the Global Economy - Will You be a Victim or Victor? By : John Van Doren
Globalization and a digital world with high bandwidth has altered the playing field in corporate america and labor is now a commodity that can and will be acquired anywhere in the world. That either means off-shoring production and even R&D to places like Mexico or China, or digitally outsourcing high skilled jobs like software development to India.
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5). 8 Ways to Avoid Litigation When You Sell a Business By : Barry Evans
Based on recent litigation storm clouds, business owners planning exit strategies better batten down their legal hatches. As a small business owner, your company most likely represents a significant portion of your net worth. That’s why it’s crucial not to let litigation wash it away when the time comes to convert your years of hard work into cash.
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6). Understanding Business Mergers By : Obinna Heche
A merger is one of the methods of business combinations between two companies where only one of them becomes the surviving entity. The assets and liabilities of one company become part of the assets and liabilities of the surviving company.
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7). Are You Properly Executing Due Diligence In Your Business Activities? By : Wade Anderson
Before jumping into a business purchase, stock investment, debt offering or other type of significant business transaction it is wise to investigate the operations of the businesses involved in the transaction. A due diligence checklist systematically evaluates all of the significant areas of the business operations.
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8). Merger and Acquisition - A Strategy for Corporate Growth By : Dave Kauppi
This article discusses how a properly executed strategy of mergers and acquisitions can dramatically enhance growth and company value.
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9). Successful Merger Synergies – How To Make It Work By : Jim Estill
“We tend to overestimate what we can accomplish in a day and underestimate what we can accomplish in a year.” This is particularly true in the case of mergers or acquisitions. Recently, a company I founded, EMJ, was acquired by SYNNEX. Prior to that EMJ had acquired 12 other companies. The following is a list of lessons I have learned on how to do a successful merger.
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10). Stop Lights in the Fast Lane By : James Brennan
A primer for the entrepreneur/business owner when considering the sale of their business. A list of topics to review when considering the sale of a business.
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11). Yahoo! and Microsoft: Hollywood Beef By : Ferdie Frederic
An article on the takeover administered by famed billionaire investor Carl Icahn and Microsoft on Yahoo!
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