Teaching Responsibility
LJMU Schools involved in Delivery:
Law
Learning Methods
Lecture
Seminar
Module Offerings
7167LAWBC-SEP-MTP
Aims
1. To examine the theoretical basis for mergers and acquisitions
2. To examine the regulatory framework for mergers and acquisitions in the UK and other jurisdictions with active acquisitions activities
3. To review the impact of mergers and acquisitions on shareholder and corporate stakeholders
4. To ascertain the impact of the role of corporate managements during acquisitions, on corporate value and other corporate constituents
5. To illustrate the relationship between law and economics of regulating business entities in relation to corporate acquisitions
Learning Outcomes
1.
Demonstrate critical knowledge and understanding of the conceptual framework for mergers and acquisitions.
2.
Critically analyse theoretical justifications for mergers and acquisitions
3.
Evaluate the role and importance of regulations in mergers and acquisitions
4.
Identify the challenges affecting the corporate constituents – shareholders and stakeholders
5.
Proffer practical solutions to the challenges of mergers and acquisitions, especially in relation to shareholder, stakeholders and national economic interests.
Module Content
Outline Syllabus:1. Introduction to the conceptual framework of mergers and acquisitions, meaning of terms and scope.
2. Explain the justification and theories of mergers and acquisitions / hypotheses. Identify why mergers and acquisitions is considered as investment decisions and other possible results that can emerge from the exercise.
3. Learn the various ways that mergers and acquisitions are carried out
4. Understand the regulatory framework for acquisitions – mergers and takeovers
5. Describe the role of management in acquisitions, from the perspectives of target and acquiring companies.
6. Learn about the impact of acquisitions on corporate stakeholders
Module Overview:
The impact of mergers and acquisition activities affects every corporate constituent, namely shareholders of target and acquiring companies, employees, creditors, directors and managers. In addition, it has an impact on the community, suppliers and national economy.
This module exposes students to the role of acquisitions in promoting corporate value, and looks at how the interests of different stakeholders and national economic development can be affected by acquisitions. Importantly, students benefit from an understanding of how legal regulations can promote mergers and acquisitions activities without stifling market functions relative to the role of managers who pursue acquisitions as investment decisions in business entities.
The impact of mergers and acquisition activities affects every corporate constituent, namely shareholders of target and acquiring companies, employees, creditors, directors and managers. In addition, it has an impact on the community, suppliers and national economy.
This module exposes students to the role of acquisitions in promoting corporate value, and looks at how the interests of different stakeholders and national economic development can be affected by acquisitions. Importantly, students benefit from an understanding of how legal regulations can promote mergers and acquisitions activities without stifling market functions relative to the role of managers who pursue acquisitions as investment decisions in business entities.
Additional Information:The impact of mergers and acquisition activities affects every corporate constituents, namely; shareholders of target and acquiring companies, employees, creditors, directors and managers. In addition, it has an impact on the community, suppliers and national economy. This course exposes students to the role of acquisitions in promoting corporate value, and how the interests of different stakeholders and national economic development can be affected by acquisitions. Importantly, students would benefit from an understanding of how legal regulations can promote mergers and acquisitions activities without stifling market functions relative to the role of managers who pursue acquisitions as investment decisions in business entities.