DB Mergers and Acquisitions: Pros and Cons
A look at the pros and cons of mergers
Are mergers in the public interest or are mergers just
beneficial for top executives and shareholders?
Provide an example of a recent corporate merger and discuss how
that merger affected competition, economies of scales, consumer
prices, and consumer choice.
Which of the following statements concerning mergers and
acquisitions is true? I. Mergers of firms of equal size usually
have better outcomes than mergers of firms of different sizes II.
Acquisitions of small private firms usually result in better
outcomes than acquisitions of public firms III. Growth-based
mergers are usually less successful than cost-based mergers Select
one: a. I only b. I and II only c. I and III only d. II and III
only e. I, II, and III
What are Mergers and Acquisitions? Name 5 things to consider
when undertaking the Merger and Acquisitions process? Explain one
valuation method. Describe the leveraged Buyout analysis.
There are probably almost as many types of mergers and
acquisitions as there are bidders and targets. However, investment
bankers find it useful to define three different categories of
M&A transactions. Explain in detail.