Mergers

Some of the motives for mergers lead to benefits to society, some to benefits to shareholders, some to benefits to the management of the acquirer. Others result in benefits to more than one group. You have been identified by the Board to perform valuation of the company and you have decided that mergers and acquisition is the best way of creating value for your company. Evaluate a company that you are familiar with as a target for a merger and provide factors that will ensure successful merger. This should be practical taking into consideration the following points: Valuation of your own company Valuation of the combined company (after the merger) D Target price of the merger O Value of the company (price per share) Is the merger worth it? You are expected to produce a report addressing the issues raised above