Creative M&A deals for a tough economy

The economy has greatly hindered merger‐and‐acquisition (M&A) deal makers over the past few years. But deals are still being made‐especially when both parties are willing to be creative in structuring the deal. Then the lack of cash and credit can be overcome. The authors look at some of the inn...

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Published in:The Journal of Corporate Accounting & Finance 2011-01, Vol.22 (2), p.15-19
Main Authors: Martin, Dale R., Wathen, Michael M., Cotter, James F.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Acquisitions & mergers
Business conditions
Economic conditions
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Summary:The economy has greatly hindered merger‐and‐acquisition (M&A) deal makers over the past few years. But deals are still being made‐especially when both parties are willing to be creative in structuring the deal. Then the lack of cash and credit can be overcome. The authors look at some of the innovative deal structures being used to overcome obstacles of our tough, slumping economy. © 2011 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.
ISSN:1044-8136
1097-0053
DOI:10.1002/jcaf.20655