Chapter 4. Selecting the Form of Acquisition
Acquirers may purchase the stock or assets of a target firm; the mechanism for transferring ownership is called the form of acquisition. Each form affects the negotiation and deal-structuring process differently, and each has a number of advantages and disadvantages depending on the point of view—whether buyer or seller.
Acquirers may purchase the stock or assets of a target firm; the mechanism for transferring ownership is called the form of acquisition. Each form affects the negotiation and deal-structuring process differently, and each has a number of advantages and disadvantages depending on the point of view—whether buyer or seller. 1
1For more information on this topic, see DePamphilis (2009), Chapter ...

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