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Identify at least three criteria that might be used to select a manufacturing firm as a potential acquisition candidate. A financial services firm? A high-technology firm?
Three criteria to select a manufacturing firm as a potential
acquisition candidate:
1. Price/Cash FLow Ratio
If a company is generating more cash flow per share price, then the
company is an ideal acquisition candidate. This is because it
implies that the company is cash-rich and has good amount of cash
generating capability. It also means that the company is cash-flow
positive.
2. Debt/Equity Ratio:
A company having less debt is an ideal candidate for acquisition.
The acquirer company would not have to deal with the debt load of
the acquired company. A debt free company implies that the company
is using its internal cash flows for its operations and not relying
on other cash sources for its own operations. This implies self
reliance on part of the company. Also Price/Cash FLow accentuates
the very factor for acquisition.
3. ROIC - Return on Invested Capital:
If a company is able to generate higher percentage on return on
invested capital, then the company is ably using its resources and
assets in the best possible way. Such a company would bring
positive synergies to the company with acquires it. Also it would
be a win-win as internall efficient processed would be shared and
best practices would be adopted.