Understand M&A terminology: what is an acquirer, what a target? What is an acquisition premium and how is it calculated? What is a friendly acquisition […]
Be familiar with different types of M&As based on the extent of ownership (i.e. minority vs majority vs outright). How is an acquisition different from […]
Know that M&A activity has taken place in waves (no need to know historical details or specifics about each wave) and recent developments (i.e. significant increase […]
Know the basics about the Build-Borrow-Buy framework (see class material and additional, recommended reading). What are the key strategic alternatives to M&As? What is an […]
Understand the role of government in enforcing antitrust laws and its relevance to M&As: why is the enforcement of antitrust laws important, and why may […]
Which are the key regulatory authorities in the US enforcing antitrust laws and thus scrutinize (and then approve or challenge) acquisitions of US-based publicly traded companies […]
What specific type of M&As do US regulators focus on? Are there international differences in the enforcement of antitrust laws around the world (e.g. US […]