Federal procurement is the process used by national governments to purchase goods and services. Procedures differ between countries, but objectives are similar: increase competition, maximize value received, and promote responsible use of resources. Countries like the US, Canada, Europe, and Australia have their own procurement policies and regulations. Federal procurement is the process used by […]
A hostile takeover is an acquisition made against the wishes of the target company’s board of directors. It can be risky for the acquiring company as they may not have access to all relevant information about the target company. Publicly traded companies are at risk of hostile takeover, and it can be difficult to obtain […]
A risky acquisition involves selling assets of a newly acquired business to cover costs incurred during the acquisition process. In friendly takeovers, investors may focus on peripheral assets to recoup costs, while in hostile takeovers, the goal is to sell assets to the highest bidder. A risky acquisition is a situation in which some or […]
A reverse takeover is when a private company acquires a public company to go public, without having to mount an initial public offering. This type of merger can be used by a public company that cannot meet the criteria for listing on a stock exchange. However, the private company must have enough cash to buy […]
Site acquisition involves considering location, zoning laws, land surveys, and costs before identifying potential sites. Local regulations and building codes must be followed, and negotiations with the property owner must take place before securing building permits and beginning construction. Site acquisition is one of the most important stages in preparing for the construction or development […]
A botched acquisition involves selling assets of a recently acquired company to cover costs. Investors may focus on non-core assets to recoup expenses and restructure the company, or sell all assets to distribute profits. This can happen in friendly or hostile takeovers. A botched acquisition is a situation in which some or all of the […]
Acquisitions can be friendly or hostile depending on whether the target company accepts or rejects the offer. Friendly acquisitions can be positive for all stakeholders, while hostile acquisitions occur when the purchasing company buys enough shares to gain control without approval. Negotiations can sometimes lead to a friendly acquisition, and not all hostile acquisition attempts […]
