LinkedIn Answers: Mergers and Acquisitions http://www.linkedin.com/answers/browse/finance-accounting/mergers-acquisitions/FIN_MNA New questions in Mergers and Acquisitions en-us Copyright (c) 2007 LinkedIn, Corp. All rights reserved. Thu, 26 Nov 2009 18:57:51 GMT Thu, 26 Nov 2009 18:57:51 GMT 10 finance-accounting/mergers-acquisitions LinkedIn Answers: Mergers and Acquisitions http://www.linkedin.com/img/logos/logo.gif http://www.linkedin.com/answers 129 36 Is there anything better than checklist due diligence? http://www.linkedin.com/answers/finance-accounting/mergers-acquisitions/FIN_MNA/593606-26093977 finance-accounting/mergers-acquisitions finance-accounting/risk-management Thu, 26 Nov 2009 18:56:45 GMT http://www.linkedin.com/answers/finance-accounting/mergers-acquisitions/FIN_MNA/593606-26093977 IBVAS (International Business Valuation Association) leading worldwide expertise group in Valuations http://www.linkedin.com/answers/finance-accounting/mergers-acquisitions/FIN_MNA/539078-10375204 Invitation to join the IBVAS (International Business Valuation Association): IBVAS serves as an international expertise group for Professional Business Valuators. The goal is to develop an international center of excellence and platform for exchanging information and (business) opportunities. Furthermore it acts as a promotor for the International Business Valuators Profession. One applicant per economic region, not liaised to accounting or audit firms, and at least five years profession ... finance-accounting/mergers-acquisitions Wed, 25 Nov 2009 20:13:47 GMT http://www.linkedin.com/answers/finance-accounting/mergers-acquisitions/FIN_MNA/539078-10375204 My firm is starting a speciality section in M&A activities related to healthcare. Looking for suggestions in more defined sectors of the industry in which to specialize and related trade associations. http://www.linkedin.com/answers/finance-accounting/mergers-acquisitions/FIN_MNA/592849-22142152 finance-accounting/mergers-acquisitions Wed, 25 Nov 2009 14:48:57 GMT http://www.linkedin.com/answers/finance-accounting/mergers-acquisitions/FIN_MNA/592849-22142152 business broker with a specialization in restaurants http://www.linkedin.com/answers/finance-accounting/mergers-acquisitions/FIN_MNA/592326-7360487 I am trying to locate a business broker with a specialization in restaurants. If you know of one would you kindly pass along their contact information. finance-accounting/mergers-acquisitions Tue, 24 Nov 2009 19:57:08 GMT http://www.linkedin.com/answers/finance-accounting/mergers-acquisitions/FIN_MNA/592326-7360487 What are best sources for good statistics on how many small-business owners successfully sell their business (ie, avoid closing the business)? http://www.linkedin.com/answers/startups-small-businesses/small-business/STR_SMB/592190-118277 I'm trying to understand how many business owners actually exit their business successfully - ie, avoid a "fire sale", avoid simply closing the door. Given the evolution of the US economy, and the rate at which small businesses start, it seems to me critical to understand the "odds" for entrepreneurs and small-business owners - at least as represented by today's data. If anyone has industry- or business-specific sources, I'm especially interested in service businesses, retail businesses, and ... startups-small-businesses/small-business finance-accounting/mergers-acquisitions Tue, 24 Nov 2009 15:02:02 GMT http://www.linkedin.com/answers/startups-small-businesses/small-business/STR_SMB/592190-118277 Acquisitions and the Pharma Industry http://www.linkedin.com/answers/financial-markets/equity-markets/MKT_EQU/590008-51105394 The Pharmaceutical industry has always been ruled by a selected number of ‘kings’, but now things are changing. New entrants are severely shaking their R & D models. Survival strategy - Instead of competing with them in research & development, the top 20 pharmaceutical companies are outsourcing the legwork to the new-borns. Not only to save around $7.5 billion annually (pharmaceutical industry) on an average, but also to save on the opportunity cost of generics replicating their formulas and sel ... financial-markets/equity-markets finance-accounting/mergers-acquisitions Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:38:42 GMT http://www.linkedin.com/answers/financial-markets/equity-markets/MKT_EQU/590008-51105394 Closed Question: What are the various methods of financial modelling and company valuations? http://www.linkedin.com/answers/finance-accounting/mergers-acquisitions/FIN_MNA/589271-25847694 finance-accounting/mergers-acquisitions Thu, 19 Nov 2009 08:11:35 GMT http://www.linkedin.com/answers/finance-accounting/mergers-acquisitions/FIN_MNA/589271-25847694 Closed Question: In any given M&A , how can employee benefit plans (EBP) become a potential deal killer for the buyer ? http://www.linkedin.com/answers/finance-accounting/mergers-acquisitions/FIN_MNA/542815-22300599 Can anyone explain this in layman's terms please? finance-accounting/mergers-acquisitions Wed, 18 Nov 2009 18:59:47 GMT http://www.linkedin.com/answers/finance-accounting/mergers-acquisitions/FIN_MNA/542815-22300599 Closed Question: How do anti-trust law define what is monopoly during mergers ? http://www.linkedin.com/answers/finance-accounting/mergers-acquisitions/FIN_MNA/588799-22300599 What is the criteria to calculate market concentration? finance-accounting/mergers-acquisitions Wed, 18 Nov 2009 18:59:28 GMT http://www.linkedin.com/answers/finance-accounting/mergers-acquisitions/FIN_MNA/588799-22300599 Closed Question: youtube revenue http://www.linkedin.com/answers/finance-accounting/mergers-acquisitions/FIN_MNA/587002-12175455 How would I go about finding what YouTube's revenue was when YouTube was bought by Google? finance-accounting/mergers-acquisitions Tue, 17 Nov 2009 03:29:49 GMT http://www.linkedin.com/answers/finance-accounting/mergers-acquisitions/FIN_MNA/587002-12175455 Closed Question: Can anyone shed some light on the current market rumours that Telenor (Pakistan) is vying for 63% stakes in Warid (Pakistan) at USD 1.3 billion? http://www.linkedin.com/answers/finance-accounting/mergers-acquisitions/FIN_MNA/587043-35300946 I read this on http://propakistani.pk/2009/11/13/breaking-telenor-63-percent-stakes-in-warid/#axzz0Wznf1Hoj finance-accounting/mergers-acquisitions Mon, 16 Nov 2009 06:32:29 GMT http://www.linkedin.com/answers/finance-accounting/mergers-acquisitions/FIN_MNA/587043-35300946 Closed Question: How does vertical integration lower the potential costs of opportunism? http://www.linkedin.com/answers/finance-accounting/mergers-acquisitions/FIN_MNA/586505-58515135 finance-accounting/mergers-acquisitions Sun, 15 Nov 2009 01:58:41 GMT http://www.linkedin.com/answers/finance-accounting/mergers-acquisitions/FIN_MNA/586505-58515135 Closed Question: I am looking for mezzanine financing for the aquisition of a food processing company. Any interested parties? http://www.linkedin.com/answers/finance-accounting/mergers-acquisitions/FIN_MNA/585632-46514042 finance-accounting/mergers-acquisitions Thu, 12 Nov 2009 23:20:27 GMT http://www.linkedin.com/answers/finance-accounting/mergers-acquisitions/FIN_MNA/585632-46514042 Closed Question: Any consultant in US focussed on Asia in Marketing Intelligence or Marketing Outsourcing Industry? http://www.linkedin.com/answers/finance-accounting/mergers-acquisitions/FIN_MNA/585047-3454326 <br>Clarification added November 13, 2009 1:50 AM: Any M&A consultant with experience in Sales & Marketing Outsourcing or Market Research Industry, Geography in Asia is India, Singapore, ANZ (English Speaking Asia) finance-accounting/mergers-acquisitions Thu, 12 Nov 2009 09:30:54 GMT http://www.linkedin.com/answers/finance-accounting/mergers-acquisitions/FIN_MNA/585047-3454326 Closed Question: overnamefinanciering http://www.linkedin.com/answers/finance-accounting/mergers-acquisitions/FIN_MNA/584239-10937383 finance-accounting/mergers-acquisitions Wed, 11 Nov 2009 12:58:14 GMT http://www.linkedin.com/answers/finance-accounting/mergers-acquisitions/FIN_MNA/584239-10937383 Closed Question: How likely will Kraft Foods last minute reiteration of its lean bid for Cadbury result in a done deal? To what extent do you expect a similar Microsoft and Yahoo type standoff? http://www.linkedin.com/answers/finance-accounting/mergers-acquisitions/FIN_MNA/582792-131633 finance-accounting/mergers-acquisitions Mon, 09 Nov 2009 17:11:14 GMT http://www.linkedin.com/answers/finance-accounting/mergers-acquisitions/FIN_MNA/582792-131633 Closed Question: Do you have a Skype Account : ..?? http://www.linkedin.com/answers/using-linkedIn/ULI/580458-3232286 Hello every one ... I f you are one of Skype or any VOIP users . Kinldy , drop me a line including your skype ID to invite you to join "Linked Skype " group Cheers<br>Clarification added November 6, 2009 2:39 AM: You are welcome to join "Linked Skype" group , here's the link : http://www.linkedin.com/groups?gid=112671 using-linkedIn finance-accounting/mergers-acquisitions Thu, 05 Nov 2009 19:34:06 GMT http://www.linkedin.com/answers/using-linkedIn/ULI/580458-3232286 Closed Question: How do you see the overall prospects of success for GM globally following the announcement to walk from talks with Magna, and restructure Opel alone? http://www.linkedin.com/answers/finance-accounting/mergers-acquisitions/FIN_MNA/579195-131633 finance-accounting/mergers-acquisitions Wed, 04 Nov 2009 11:42:52 GMT http://www.linkedin.com/answers/finance-accounting/mergers-acquisitions/FIN_MNA/579195-131633 Closed Question: I am looking for an analyst to interview who is an expert on railroads. I am writing a follow-up story about the sale of BNSF Railway to Berkshire Hathaway. http://www.linkedin.com/answers/finance-accounting/mergers-acquisitions/FIN_MNA/578851-35594853 finance-accounting/mergers-acquisitions Tue, 03 Nov 2009 15:37:43 GMT http://www.linkedin.com/answers/finance-accounting/mergers-acquisitions/FIN_MNA/578851-35594853 Closed Question: What's it worth? (valuation of US/Canada trucking co) http://www.linkedin.com/answers/finance-accounting/mergers-acquisitions/FIN_MNA/578726-18754716 Looking for some rule of thumb valuation parameters for a middle-market trucking company. finance-accounting/mergers-acquisitions finance-accounting/financing/venture-capital-private-equity Tue, 03 Nov 2009 14:21:19 GMT http://www.linkedin.com/answers/finance-accounting/mergers-acquisitions/FIN_MNA/578726-18754716 Closed Question: What is rationale for Hindustan Bajaj to acquire Balrampur Chini? If it is bargaining power for purchasing sugarcane, then the government fixes the price of sugarcane? http://www.linkedin.com/answers/finance-accounting/mergers-acquisitions/FIN_MNA/577808-52712621 Also considering that HB has a debt of ~3000 cr on its balance sheet, would this kind of LBO be advisable considering that sugar industry goes through a cycle every 5 years. Also help me some resources for understanding dynamics of this sector and also a comparison of the yields across India and with other countries finance-accounting/mergers-acquisitions financial-markets/equity-markets Mon, 02 Nov 2009 07:38:39 GMT http://www.linkedin.com/answers/finance-accounting/mergers-acquisitions/FIN_MNA/577808-52712621 Closed Question: What is the difference between an LBO done by an acquirer and acquisition financing undertaken by the acquirer? What could be other ways of financing an acquisition? http://www.linkedin.com/answers/finance-accounting/mergers-acquisitions/FIN_MNA/577475-52712621 finance-accounting/mergers-acquisitions finance-accounting/corporate-debt Sun, 01 Nov 2009 18:08:04 GMT http://www.linkedin.com/answers/finance-accounting/mergers-acquisitions/FIN_MNA/577475-52712621 Closed Question: mergers and acquisitions help http://www.linkedin.com/answers/finance-accounting/mergers-acquisitions/FIN_MNA/577361-42128942 what is the right approach to look for an acquisition target for a diversified company?As part of my course's mini project I am currently looking for targets in the basic materials sector but I do not know how to evaluate/look for companies in geographies other than the US. Are there som basic books/resources online tht i can use? finance-accounting/mergers-acquisitions finance-accounting/financing/foreign-investment Sat, 31 Oct 2009 23:15:52 GMT http://www.linkedin.com/answers/finance-accounting/mergers-acquisitions/FIN_MNA/577361-42128942 Closed Question: Finding your pony? http://www.linkedin.com/answers/finance-accounting/mergers-acquisitions/FIN_MNA/576836-915247 "You've been shoveling manure all day,” said the farmer to the little boy as he walked past the barn. "How come?” "Because if I just keep shoveling,” the boy replied, "I'm sure to find a pony in here somewhere.” And that pretty much sums up the last 12 months: Lots of shoveling in search of a pony. Question: How have you been faring the economic times of today? Blessings, Mike finance-accounting/mergers-acquisitions financial-markets/equity-markets Fri, 30 Oct 2009 18:26:18 GMT http://www.linkedin.com/answers/finance-accounting/mergers-acquisitions/FIN_MNA/576836-915247 Closed Question: Whats the best valuation method for a financial institution http://www.linkedin.com/answers/finance-accounting/mergers-acquisitions/FIN_MNA/576509-57192436 finance-accounting/mergers-acquisitions Fri, 30 Oct 2009 07:08:30 GMT http://www.linkedin.com/answers/finance-accounting/mergers-acquisitions/FIN_MNA/576509-57192436 Closed Question: Would you guess eFax (JCOM) is more likely to get competed away… or bought, by someone like Google Wave who could use it to be the one-stop communications for a small business (which have to have fax for legal reasons, etc.)? http://www.linkedin.com/answers/finance-accounting/mergers-acquisitions/FIN_MNA/576294-7274311 finance-accounting/mergers-acquisitions Thu, 29 Oct 2009 21:03:43 GMT http://www.linkedin.com/answers/finance-accounting/mergers-acquisitions/FIN_MNA/576294-7274311 Closed Question: What are the popular methods for the valuation of asset management companies? http://www.linkedin.com/answers/finance-accounting/mergers-acquisitions/FIN_MNA/576052-14672793 finance-accounting/mergers-acquisitions Thu, 29 Oct 2009 09:54:36 GMT http://www.linkedin.com/answers/finance-accounting/mergers-acquisitions/FIN_MNA/576052-14672793 Closed Question: What is the best way to identify acquisition prospects in the staffing/recruiting industry? Trade associations are fractured, multiple and don't focus on this function. Any suggestions? http://www.linkedin.com/answers/finance-accounting/mergers-acquisitions/FIN_MNA/575653-4648142 I'm looking to purchase search consulting and staffing firms with a minimum of 10 year track records anywhere in the U.S. Trade Associations don't help in this endeavor. any suggestions for identifying sources and prospects? finance-accounting/mergers-acquisitions Thu, 29 Oct 2009 00:21:34 GMT http://www.linkedin.com/answers/finance-accounting/mergers-acquisitions/FIN_MNA/575653-4648142 Closed Question: Which is EMBA program is better Duke University or Northwestern Kellogg? (i.e. for faculty, for finance or marketing jobs and networking.) http://www.linkedin.com/answers/finance-accounting/financing/venture-capital-private-equity/FIN_CFN_VNC/575652-200567 finance-accounting/financing/venture-capital-private-equity finance-accounting/mergers-acquisitions Wed, 28 Oct 2009 23:43:44 GMT http://www.linkedin.com/answers/finance-accounting/financing/venture-capital-private-equity/FIN_CFN_VNC/575652-200567 Closed Question: What is a good resource for finding potential buyers for an established online travel portal? http://www.linkedin.com/answers/finance-accounting/mergers-acquisitions/FIN_MNA/575199-1114616 I know there are obvious players in the travel industry who might be interested, but I would like to know if there are any resources or websites where business buyers and sellers can engage. finance-accounting/mergers-acquisitions Wed, 28 Oct 2009 16:11:21 GMT http://www.linkedin.com/answers/finance-accounting/mergers-acquisitions/FIN_MNA/575199-1114616