Mergers & Acquisitions

Question Banks VARSHA VIRANI

1. What is Corporate Restructuring? What are the motives behind Corporate Restructuring? 2. Explain term Corporate Restructuring in detail and indicate four activities not considered as corporate restructuring. 3. Discuss the implications of corporate restructuring. 4. Discuss in brief three cases of acquisitions in Indian context which were used as strategy of growth. 5. Explain the different types of corporate restructuring. 6. Explain Divestitures, Which are the factors influencing the decision for Divestitures. 7. Explain the concept of divestitures. Why do companies seek divestitures? State and explain the different types of divestitures. 8. Highlight the common aspects examined in Due Diligence by the acquirer team in corporate Restructuring. 9. Explain the concept of takeovers. State and explain the different types of takeover strategies. 10. Define Joint Venture and briefly explain characteristics of a joint venture. 11. Write a short note on three popular joint ventures in India. 12. How does merger differ from an acquisition? 13. Why do companies go for M&A? 14. Explain the provisions under various sections of Indian Companies Act., which are relevant for merger and amalgamation. 15. Explain the concept of due diligence. Why do companies feel the need for due diligence? What does due diligence involve? 16. Briefly highlight the major advantages and disadvantages of Demergers 17. State the advantages and disadvantages of Buyback of shares. 18. Briefly discuss the advantages of ESOPS. 19. Define ESOPs . Explain in detail of various types of ESOPs and uses of ESOPs 20. Write short notes on 21. Asset based valuation 22. capitalization of earnings 23. Cash flow based valuation approaches citing suitable examples. 24. Discuss the transactions which are exempted from making open offer under SEBI from takeover code.

25. Describe the provision relating to minimum offer price and payment of consideration under SEBI Takeover code. 26. Discuss the motives behind International mergers and Acquisitions. 27. What is a strategic alliance? Why do companies enter into strategic alliances? 28. Describe the benefits and weaknesses of Strategic Alliances. 29. State the essential characteristics of LBO candidate. 30. What are the characteristics of LBOs and factors responsible for popularity of LBOs? Explain in brief of elements of LBOs. 31. Highlight the rationale for Joint Ventures. 32. Describe any five Takeover defences. 33. Explain the nature and characteristics of corporate spin offs. 34. Explain in detail due diligence in case of Intellectual Property focusing on (i) Formalities (ii) Independent investigation methods and (iii) Challenges of valuing IP Assets 35. What do you understand by Demerger ? Explain tax implications of demerger and various kinds of demergers with suitable examples. 36. Distinguish between effective date and appointed date with reference to mergers / demergers with examples? 37. What are cross border acquisitions? Why do companies feel the need for cross-border acquisition? 38. Explain the benefits of cross-border acquisition. 39. Explain in detail of different types of mergers with suitable examples. 40. Differentiate between hostile and friendly acquisitions 41. Explain in detail of general conditions and obligations of companies opting for buy- back under SEBI buy-back regulations .