AFF3781

Corporate takeovers and insolvency (6 points)

(BUS)

Leader: Mr Lawrence Webb

Offered:
Caulfield First semester 2003 (Evening)
Caulfield Second semester 2003 (Evening)
Caulfield First semester 2004 (Evening)
Caulfield Second semester 2004 (Evening)

Synopsis: Takeovers - the acquisition and sale process; valuation (I) and (II); legal requirements in respect of mergers and acquisitions; evaluation of targets; insolvencies - social and economic costs of failure; law of insolvency; prediction of the company at risk; causes of failure; avoidance of failure; case studies of corporate failure.

Assessment: Case studies: 20% + Examination (3 hours): 80%

Contact Hours: 3 hours per week

Prerequisites: AFF2491