OVERVIEW

Formerly titled Negotiated Acquisitions and Buyouts, this second edition is a plain English reference guide for mergers and acquisitions and buyouts with step-by-step advice on the key legal, tax and structuring issues when implementing transactions.

This edition has been updated for recent changes in relevant legislation and current trends in structuring.  It also includes the latest data on industry practice, as well as the following legislation changes:

• Changes to ASX Listing Rules and guidance notes affecting the criteria for initial public offerings
• The introduction of the safe harbour and ipso facto provisions in the Corporations Act relevant to distressed acquisitions and restructuring transactions
• Additional commentary on documentation and risk allocation in schemes and takeover

The book contains 22 chapters divided into three parts, and is a comprehensive reference for anyone involved in acquisitions, divestments and private equity.