This unit examines the concept of mergers and acquisitions from two perspectives - the relevant areas of finance and the basic taxation, accounting and legal issues. The aim is to provide students with a practical understanding of this major corporate strategy.<br/>The finance issues will involve an examination of basic theory and empirical findings associated with mergers and acquisitions, the valuation of firms under a range of techniques, the structuring of bids from a financing perspective and defensive strategies.<br/>The taxation, accounting and legal issues include a review of the taxation effects from the position of both the bidder and the target's shareholders, the legal... -- Course Website
Instructor: Mr Roger Love
