Mergers and Acquisitions Law

Mergers and Acquisitions Law

Contents of Mergers and Acquisitions Law

Contents of this subject matter include:

• Introduction: Regulatory framework
• Structuring M&A transactions: Overview of taxation issues in funding M&A transactions
• Application of Ch 6 of the Corporations Act: Entities covered by Ch 6: Acquiring a relevant interest in voting securities
• Overview of exempt acquisitions
• Undertaking a takeover
• Rights and obligations of the target
• Defensive tactics and hostile takeovers
• The role and powers of the Takeovers Panel
• Mergers using a scheme of arrangement
• Mergers using a scheme of arrangement
• Concluding a takeover-compulsory acquisition and capital restructuring
• Particular regulatory issues: financial services, telecommunications and broadcasting
• Acquisitions by foreign investors