Publisher's Synopsis
This text offers advice and guidance to anyone in the UK considering making an acquisition in the US. The substantial differences that exist between the US/UK merger and acquisitions environments are detailed and explained in terms of corporate, tax and anti-trust legislation.;The areas that need to be considered before a successful acquisition is launched are also covered - for example, defining the acquisition strategy, identification and valuation of the target, the political and public relations environment and the choice and make up of the advisory team.