Stages Of A Typical Takeover (buyer’s perspective)*

By Sebastian Amieva

Hi there!

Let me share with you the Stages Of A Typical Takeover (buyer’s perspective)*

I found this 6 stages very accurate:

1. Corporate strategy development: determine if acquisition or merger is the appropriate strategic move; develop a long list of possible candidates and conduct external due diligence on these.

2. Organize for the merger/acquisition: select project leader; form different teams; identify outside advisors.

3. Specific deal pricing and negotiation:– identification of final acquisition candidate(s);– valuation and pricing;– negotiations between both managements.

4. Structuring and approval (if the deal has not already been publicized, this is the stage where it will be communicated to the public):– structuring the deal;– due diligence within the target (if allowed);– arrange financing;– approval by common stockholders;– file papers and obtain any necessary regulatory approvals;– closing.

5. Post-deal integration (integration planning should start with Step 1).

6. Post-acquisition review.

(*) In his Book Intelligent M&A , Author Scott Moeller explains very clearly the stages of a typical takeover from a buyer's perspective, I highly recommend his book.

Hope this helps to fully understand the Takeover Stages.

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Sebastian Amieva

Investor | M&A Expert | Mentor

www.sebastianamieva.com

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