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Six Key Questions Board Members Should Ask Fourth Quarter 2011The level of detail involved in an M&A transaction proposal can be overwhelming, and from a board member’s perspective, it’s often hard to see the forest for the trees.
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Transaction Tax Tips Fourth Quarter 2011We recently contacted Kate Barton, Americas vice chair, Tax Services, Ernst & Young LLP, to outline the ways in which tax issues are increasingly becoming an important component driving deal strategy and likelihood of success.
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M&A Strategies: What Boards Need to Know Fourth Quarter 2011M&A is risky business, but a successful integration can make the headaches worthwhile. A disciplined approach puts the best acquirers at the front of the pack.
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Scrutinizing Deal Potential Fourth Quarter 2011Patrick Ramsey, head of Americas Mergers & Acquisitions for Bank of America Merrill Lynch, offers eight assumptions the board should test to ensure a proposed transaction is on solid ground.