Mergers & Acquisitions emphasizes questions & problems of the kind that arise in practice, & are designed to structure a stimulating dialogue with students. It contains examples of documentation as well as the leading cases in each area of the subject. This book is designed to introduce law students to transactional lawyering. The focus is on the needs of clients, from the organization of the materials to the questions & problems. The cases are the legal framework within which lawyers must attempt to achieve client's goals at the least cost. Examples of some documents are included. At the same time, enough material from finance & economics literature is included to give students some perspective on how the market for corporate control operates. Summary of Contents Part I. The Source of Gains in Business Combinations Chapter 1 The History of Business Combinations Chapter 2 Economic Justification for Business Acquisitions Part II. Duties & Risks of Sellers Chapter 3 Board Duties Chapter 4 Risks of Losing the Buyer Chapter 5 Risks of Selling Too Cheaply Part III. Buyers' Risks in Acquisitions Chapter 6 Risks of Losing the Target Chapter 7 Getting What You Pay for: The Buyer's Search for Information Chapter 8 The Process of Obtaining Consent Part IV. Takeover Contests Chapter 9 The Securities Laws Chapter 10 State Takeover Laws.
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