Unit $7$ Discussion

Merger and Acquisition

Daniel Hudson has been

approached by a larger software

company that is interested in

possibly acquiring eHarbour. Daniel

Hudson and the other partners of

eHarbour are somewhat excited

about this possible acquisition, but

the owners are also worried about

protecting company trade secrets

and losing control over the

company. What can be done to

protect company trade secrets and

proprietary company information as

the larger software company

explores whether to acquire

eHarbour? What can be done to

keep this potential acquisition from

being publicized? Discuss what is

meant by due diligence with

mergers and acquisitions. What are

the potential advantages and

disadvantages of company

acquisition for: $(1)$ the owners; $(2)$

the employees; and $(3)$ the

customers?