Mergers Articles

1). Understanding Mergers, Acquisitions, and Spinoffs By : David Gass
Describes the difference between mergers and acquisitions and why many acquisitions claim to be mergers. It also explains why spinoffs of companies occur.
Article Related to: consolidation, mergers, acquisitions, spinoffs, divestiture, streamline, small business, corporation

2). Are You One of the New Disposable Workers? By : John Van Doren
Approximately 25% of our workforce is comprised of temporary, "contingent" workers and that number is projected to grow to 40% by the year 2010!
Article Related to: globalization, new economy, labor, outsourcing, downsizing, contingent labor, part time labor, mergers

3). Jet Aviation Sold to Permira Funds By : Matthew C. Keegan
Jet Aviation has announced that they have been sold, pending antitrust clearance, to the Permira Funds a leading international private equity specialist. Ending several years of speculation, the Zurich based operator of business jet services has finally accomplished what had long been expected: the sale of the Hirschmann family business to outsiders.
Article Related to: corporate jets, business aviation, jet aviation, permira funds, mergers, acquisitions, wall street

5). “The Cons of a 50/50 Equity Business Partnership.” By : Furlow
This article could have been titled “The Pros and Cons of a 50/50 Equity Partnership”, but the cons far outweigh the pros. When partnerships are formed, the obvious concerns are addressed. How do each partner’s skills-set and experience complement each other? How much will each partner contribute to get the business going? How long will they grow the business until they entertain selling it? Is that it? … hardly.
Article Related to: finance, mergers, acquisitions, valuation, company valuation, internet

6). Business service offerings and liquidity By : Furlow
“Being all things to all people” sounds good, but in most cases it reduces the liquidity of a business. Business liquidity encompasses the number of prospective buyers, the business valuation, and the amount of time required to market the then close the deal. • The most liquid scenario is a co-located web hosting client base, with no data center, offices, or employees, and only one owner/decision maker.
Article Related to: finance, mergers, acquisitions, valuations, company valuations, internet

7). Thinking of selling your company? By : Furlow
Your decision to sell: Making the decision to sell your company is a tough one. However, when you decide to do so, make sure it’s a priority in your life. A common mistake is when a seller starts the marketing process and it’s not a priority, it’s becomes obvious to buyers. Unlike a residential real estate transaction, there are only a limited number of buyers for any business.
Article Related to: finance, mergers, acquisitions, valuation, company valuation, internet

8). Categorizing Corporate Actions According To Types By : David Gass
Explains the different types of actions corporations can take and the affect of these actions on shareholders among others.
Article Related to: corporate actions, dividends, stock split, rights issue, mergers, acquisitions, minority offer

9). Do High Tech Acquisitions Make Sense? By : Phil Morettini
Copyright 2006 PJM Consulting I was reading recently about the proposed merger between StorageTek and Sun. Two major technology companies, one making a comeback from bankruptcy and the other mired in a long slump, with several years of negative predictions about their business prospects. I am not an insider and don’t know the specific details of this merger.
Article Related to: technology, mergers, acquisitions, m&a, software, high tech, failure, success

10). How Do Mergers Affect Stocks? By : Jim Pretin
It is important for every investor to understand the effect of a merger upon the value of stock
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11). The Effects Of Mergers On Stock Prices By : Jim Pretin
Mergers can have either a positive or negative impact upon the value of a stock, depending upon the circumstances surrounding the merger
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12). How Mergers Affect The Stock Market By : Jim Pretin
Mergers can have either a positive or negative impact upon the value of a stock, depending upon the circumstances surrounding the merger
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13). The Effect Of Mergers On The Stock Market By : Jim Pretin
A merger can have a positive or a negative impact on the value of stocks depending upon the circumstances
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