This book describes the current and anticipated (over the next 12 months) environment for mergers and acquisitions in specific 31 countries or territories. It provides a general description of the various options available when structuring m&a transactions. It also introduces relevant tax system(s), and forms (entities) of doing business. Each entry will discuss: Structuring M&A Transactions Financing M&A Transactions Disposals Transaction Costs Tax Issues Impact Upon Parties (acquirer, acquiree, shareholders, etc.) Other Key Issues to Consider (most will be territory/country specific) Post-Deal Issues
Book Details:
- Author: PriceWaterhouseCoopers LLP
- ISBN: 9780470245309
- Year Published: 2006
- Pages: 576
- BISAC: BUS001040, BUSINESS & ECONOMICS/Accounting / Managerial
About the Book and Topic:
This book describes the current and anticipated (over the next 12 months) environment for mergers and acquisitions in specific 31 countries or territories. It provides a general description of the various options available when structuring m&a transactions. It also introduces relevant tax system(s), and forms (entities) of doing business. Each entry will discuss: Structuring M&A Transactions Financing M&A Transactions Disposals Transaction Costs Tax Issues Impact Upon Parties (acquirer, acquiree, shareholders, etc.) Other Key Issues to Consider (most will be territory/country specific) Post-Deal Issues
After a lull, acquisition and merger activity seems to be on the rise. In the United States, the acquistion of JD Edwards by PeopleSoft has taken place and now we are witnessing the hostile bid for PeopleSoft by its rival Oracle. However, the Wall Street Journal has been reporting that much of the resurgence in M&A activity has been overseas. This book provides an overview of how M&As should be handled in 31 countries from financing to tax to post-deal issues.
Examines 31 countries and how to structure an M&A transaction in that specific territory Shows how tax is a critical factor in pricing business acquisitions Discusses financing and hybrids – what works and what doesn’t Discusses tax havens – currently use and abuse Discusses accounting for structuring Discusses tax efficient management incentivization in the deal environment
About the Author
PricewaterhouseCoopers is the world’s largest professional services organization. Drawing on the knowledge and skills of more than 125,000 people in 142 countries, it builds relationships by providing services based on quality and integrity.