merger
In general, a merger is the act of uniting separate things. Specifically -
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mergers & acquisitions
mergers & acquisitions
Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) is a practice area of the law, focused on domestic and global transactions aimed at consolidating businesses of two or more companies through legal operations such as mergers, purchase of assets, tender offers, hostile takeovers, among others.
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offshore corporation
An offshore corporation, or offshore company, is a company that is chartered under the laws of a country other than the U.S. These offshore jurisdictions, like the British Virgin Islands or the Cayman Islands, have special offshore company laws to encourage capital investment.
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poison pill
A poison pill is a corporation’s defensive strategy used against a hostile takeover.
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raider
A raider is a person or entity that attempts a hostile takeover of a company. Raiders usually target companies with potentially valuable assets, acquire funding to buy enough shares for controlling interest in the target and then break up the company, selling its assets for a profit.
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Sherman Antitrust Act
Sherman Antitrust Act of 1890 is a federal statute that prohibits activities that restrict interstate commerce and competition in the marketplace.
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subsidiary
A subsidiary is an entity (e.g., a corporation) in which another entity (known as the parent or holding company) has a controlling share.
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syndicate
A syndicate is an association or a joint venture formed to achieve a common business objective. For example, a syndicate may be formed by a group of investment bankers to underwrite and distribute new shares.
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takeover
A takeover occurs when the controlling interest in a corporation shifts from one party to another.
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tender offer
Tender offer is a public offer to buy shares of a corporation, usually at above market price and with the intention of gaining controlling interest in the target corporation.
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