Merger & Acquisition — Winter 2018

Explain the term merger. How it is different from acquisition?

Explain corporate restructuring and various dimensions of corporate restructuring.

Define takeover. What are the different types of takeover? Mention the defense techniques of takeover.

Discuss the provisions of M&Aunder Indian Companies Act.

Write a detail note on “SEBI guidelines for delisting of securities”.

Write a note on Leveraged Buyout. Write advantages and disadvantages of LBO.

Explain Joint Venture with suitable examples. What are the advantages of Joint Venture?

Define divestiture? Write down the reasons and methods of divestiture.

Discuss meaning, types and reasons for Strategic Alliance.

Write a note on Discounted Cash Flow method (DCF) of valuation.

“Arvind Ltd. spins off its branded apparel and engineering business into separate companies to focus on core textiles business to unlock value for shareholders”. Is demerger is a good option for large entity such as “Arvind Ltd”? In which circumstances companies go for demerger.

Discuss fundamental and methods of a company valuation.

Tata Motors acquired luxury car maker Jaguar Land Rover for the price of $2.3 billion. This was the most ambitious deal which certainly landed Tata Motors in a lot of trouble. What are the issues or difficulties faced by organization in cross border mergers?

What are different funding options available for Merger & Acquisition?

Define the term Spin-off and Split-up. Write the difference between two terms with examples.

Write a note on “Procedure of Merger”.

Explain the concept of “Valuation of Brand” and types of brand valuation.