International Mergers and Acquisitions

This major new reference book provides a unique source of information on the principles and practice of international corporate mergers and acquisitions, and covers most major industrialized countries. The book first looks at how international mergers and acquisitions differ from those at a national level. Twelve chapters - each covering a key country or area, including the UK and USA, Europe and Japan - then provide a wealth of information on each country, including statistics and trends in merger and acquisition activity, concise details of forms of business organizations, merger regulations and controls, taxation and accounting implications, foreign investment and exchange controls, and other factors such as cultural differences and employee rights. The book is published in association with Arthur Young International. Business executives; specialists in accounting, finance, banking, law.