Cross-Border Mergers and Acquisitions : The Case of Merger Control V. Merger Deregulation

This book demystifies the dynamics of cross-border mergers and acquisitions; from the preliminary agreements and due diligence, to valuation, structuring, financing, and the eventual closing of the deal. It examines merger incentives and efficiencies, in theory and in empirical findings. The author adeptly identifies the impediments facing cross-border mergers and acquisitions and focuses on pre-merger control laws and regulations, particularly those of the US, EU, and Middle East. Consideration is also given to merger deregulation and other key reforming proposals. The book will be a useful resource for students and scholars with an interest in mergers and acquisitions, antitrust laws, and corporate history. Legal Professionals and those in related fields will gain a practical understanding of how to tailor their deals to overcome the unique impediments associated with cross-border transactions. Policy makers will also find the information and assessment criteria developed in the book to be a useful tool for evaluating and designing policy. This Book Demystifies The Dynamics Of Cross-border Mergers And Acquisitions; From The Preliminary Agreements And Due Diligence, To Valuation, Structuring, Financing And The Eventual Closing Of The Deal. It Examines Merger Incentives And Efficiencies, In Theory And In Empirical Findings. The Author Adeptly Identifies The Impediments Facing Cross-border Mergers And Acquisitions And Focuses On Pre-merger Control Laws And Regulations, Particularly Those Of The U.s., E.u., And Middle East. Consideration Is Also Given To Merger Deregulation And Other Key Reforming Proposals. The Book Will Be A Useful Resource For Students And Scholars With An Interest In Corporate History, Antitrust Laws, Mergers And Acquisitions, Merger Control And Deregulation. Legal Professionals And Those In Related Fields Will Gain A Practical Understanding Of How To Tailor Their Deals To Overcome The Unique Impediments Associated With Cross-border Transactions. Policy Makers Will Also Find The Information And Assessment Criteria Developed In The Book To Be A Useful Tool For Evaluating And Designing Policy. "This book demystifies the dynamics of cross-border mergers and acquisitions; from the preliminary agreements and due diligence, to valuation, structuring, financing, and the eventual closing of the deal. It examines merger incentives and efficiencies, in theory and in empirical findings. The author ... identifies the impediments facing cross-border mergers and acquisitions and focuses on pre-merger control laws and regulations, particularly those of the US, EU, and Middle East. Consideration is also given to merger deregulation and other key reforming proposals."-- Back cover "This book provides the reader with an overview of the origin of corporations and the history of mergers and acquisitions. It demystifies the dynamics of mergers and identifies the unique impediments facing cross-border mergers and acquisitions, with great attention to the pre-merger control laws and regulations, in several regions (US, EU, and Middle East). Most importantly, it discusses and assesses merger deregulation and other key reforming proposals." Front Matter Copyright Contents List of figures List of tables List of abbreviations Table of cases Table of legislation Introduction 1 Demystification of mergers and historical overview 2 Merger incentives, efficiencies, and impediments 3 Proposals for reform Conclusion and recommendations Bibliography Index