There have been a number of mergers and acquisitions announced recently in the technology field. A combined company valued at $40 billion is expected when chip maker NXP Semiconductors NV buys smaller chip maker Freescale Semiconductor Ltd. Freescale's value has been...
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New York accounting firms merging in the New Year
Two New York accounting practices recently merged in the New Year. The new combined firm will continue under of the name of one of two merging firms and will continue to operate in its three current locations (which are existing locations for the two firms). One of...
Reverse mergers in New York
Established private companies that are wishing to go public can often same significant time by using a reverse merger as opposed to making an initial public offering. An IPO can take months or years, while going public through a reverse merger can take as little as a...
Types of mergers in New York
Companies merge in order to achieve a variety of different results. Depending on the end goal, there are several different ways to categorize a merger. There are five main types of mergers. One type, conglomerate mergers, can further be described as pure or mixed....
Endo International engages in acquisition
In a move meant to increase the amount of branded pharmaceuticals it can offer, Endo International Plc has opted to acquire Auxilium Pharmaceuticals Inc. In New York, Auxilium's shares recently jumped 9 percent, and Endo's stock fell nearly 6 percent during the same...
Comcast-Time Warner merger delayed
Investors and local residents may be interested in the latest news related to the proposed Comcast-Time Warner merger. Regulators in New York have chosen to delay their decision on the proposal until Nov. 13. The New York Public Service Commission was initially...
What does due diligence involve?
New York entrepreneurs who are interested in conducting a merger or acquisition may be interested in reviewing the basics of due diligence. Due diligence is the process of understanding the important aspects of a commercial venture, giving a potential buyer or...
What New York firms can learn from Google’s acquisitions
In the past 10 years, Google has spent $23 billion in purchasing 145 companies. For the most part, these acquisitions have helped the company prosper and control various online content portals. According to many observers, one of the best investments that Google made...
Walgreens decides against move to Switzerland
New York residents may be interested to learn how Walgreens recently decided against a lucrative business move. After facing pressure from activists and lawmakers, the company chose not to move its headquarters from the United States to Switzerland. The move overseas...
Cable industry merger seeking approval from overburdened FCC
New York business owners may be interested in the regulatory issues that two corporations are dealing with in their attempt to merge. The leader of one of the companies remains positive, however, that the government agency charged with approving the merger will do so...