A. Chapter 11. Structure the Deal. Payment and Legal Considerations. In addition to the price one pays for an acquisition, just as important is the form or type of payment, but it is a little more involved than one might think. There are legal, accounting and tax consequences. Sometimes this depends on the form of acquisition like merger of equals. Briefly discuss what you think is essential into pricing of a deal and the form of payment as well as the form of acquisition used and why.

OR B. Chapter 12 Structure the Deal. Tax and Accounting Considerations. We all know the effects of taxes on not just individuals but companies especially with the recent tax reform bill passed. Taxes play a key part of any kind of deal. In reviewing some of the concepts in the chapter or even listing your own, discuss one tax concern and advantages of companies going through a deal of some sort be it acquisition, divestiture, joint partnership or any other.