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I am part of a merger for Citibank and American Express. I been chosen to head up my department and merge the two groups into a self-directed work team.
Prepare a paper in which you pick a minimum of five types of M&A (Horizontal, Vertical, Congeneric, Conglomerate, Spin-offs, Divestitures, Carve-outs).
Problem: What are some unanticipated outcomes from merging Exxon/Mobil?
Discuss the mechanics of various types of merger arbitrage, I.e., Cash Deals, Stock Mergers, and complex merger transactions
Suppose you wish to carry out an investigation into causes and consequences of acquisitions activities with a view to focus on a particular research question
What is the amount of depreciation for the second full year, during which the machine was used 5,000 hours?
Identify any tax or non-tax factors that might cause a shareholder in a target corporation to prefer a taxable acquisition to a tax-deferred acquisition.
You have been working on an acquisition project with a few other team members that the senior management has assigned you.
Problem: What does the phrase "accounting for acquisitions" mean?
What are some common methods of financing M&A? Describe at least one financing strategy. Why would a company choose one technique over another?
The net present value of the acquisition is $2,500. What is the value of Firm A after the acquisition?
Problem: What are two human capital effects that would be characteristic as a result of M&A?
Prepare a brief report about a famous merger or consolidation.
Fair value to obtain of all of Loring’s outstanding stock. How much goodwill should be recognized?
The following audit procedures are found in audit programs addressing the acquisition and payment cycle.
What are consolidated Additonal Paid-in Capital and Retained Earnings Respectively?
a) If there would be no wealth created from the merger, what would be the earnings per share of the merged firm?
Q1. What is the gain from the acquisition? Q2. What is the cost of the acquisition if Leisure Products pays $25 in cash for each share of Plastitoys?
Why might a public company consider a leveraged buyout (LBO)? What is the role of mezzanine financing in an LBO?
Task: Prepare a 1,050 to 1,750-word answer in which you analyze the effects of the following on M&A activities:
In your paper, discuss the reasons why an M&A fails (technical and legal insolvency, and bankruptcy).
Discuss the value effects of the M&A strategy on your selected company (AOL /Time Warner).
Discuss the reasons why an M&A fails (technical and legal insolvency, and bankruptcy).
Prepare the journal entry to record the acquisition of the property and the related fees.
How do the merits of an internal growth strategy compare with a merger/acquisition strategy to grow a company's revenue and income?