Strategies for Successful
Acquisitions in Europe
The potential for increased efficiency and access to markets is expected to bring renewed
growth and activity for European M&A in 2002. However, Europe's diversity of cultures
and practices still present the M&A practitioner with a unique set of risks. This new
book examines these risks and proposes strategies for overcoming and managing them. It is
divided into two sections with the first examining the principles and practices of M&A
in Europe including: The financial due diligence process; Improving the chances of success
for post-merger integration; Specific issues for US investors; and Pan-European employment
and competition law issues.
The second section contains
analyses of key markets, examining the dominant factors affecting M&A in that country.
This includes topics such as sectoral overviews, valuation methods, market peculiarities,
employment law, the regulatory framework, documentation and competition issues.
For anyone working on or
considering a European M&A deal, this book is essential reading. It will ensure you
minimise the risks and maximise the chances of a successful deal.