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Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A)
1. Introduction to Mergers and Acquisitions
2. Strategic Rationale for M&A
3. Types of M&A Transactions
4. The M&A Process Lifecycle
5. Business Valuation
6. Deal Structuring and Financing
7. Due Diligence
8. Negotiation and Definitive Agreements
9. Takeover Tactics and Defenses
10. Regulatory and Legal Framework
11. Post-Merger Integration
12. Special Topics in M&A
10.
Regulatory and Legal Framework
10.1.
Antitrust and Competition Law
10.1.1.
Hart-Scott-Rodino Act in the U.S.
10.1.1.1.
Filing Requirements
10.1.1.2.
Waiting Periods
10.1.1.3.
Exemptions
10.1.2.
Competition Authorities
10.1.2.1.
Department of Justice
10.1.2.2.
Federal Trade Commission
10.1.2.3.
European Commission
10.1.2.4.
Other Jurisdictions
10.1.3.
Market Concentration Analysis
10.1.3.1.
Herfindahl-Hirschman Index
10.1.3.2.
Market Definition
10.1.3.3.
Competitive Effects Analysis
10.1.3.4.
Remedies and Divestitures
10.2.
Securities Law
10.2.1.
Tender Offer Rules
10.2.1.1.
Williams Act
10.2.1.2.
Filing Requirements
10.2.1.3.
Disclosure Obligations
10.2.2.
Proxy Solicitation Rules
10.2.2.1.
SEC Regulations
10.2.2.2.
Disclosure Requirements
10.2.3.
Disclosure Requirements
10.2.3.1.
Schedule 13D
10.2.3.2.
Form 8-K
10.2.3.3.
Other SEC Filings
10.3.
Shareholder Rights and Fiduciary Duties
10.3.1.
Board of Directors' Responsibilities
10.3.1.1.
Duty of Care
10.3.1.2.
Duty of Loyalty
10.3.1.3.
Business Judgment Rule
10.3.2.
Revlon Duties
10.3.2.1.
Maximizing Shareholder Value in a Sale
10.3.2.2.
Auction Process Requirements
10.3.3.
Shareholder Litigation
10.3.3.1.
Class Action Suits
10.3.3.2.
Appraisal Rights
10.3.3.3.
Derivative Actions
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