Download or read book Mergers, Acquisitions and Takeovers written by H. R. Machiraju and published by New Age International. This book was released on 2007 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Traditional Approach To M&A Was To Restrict The Emergence Of Monopolies. The Modern Approach Embodied In The Takeover Regulations Is Meant To Ensure Efficient Use Of Corporate Resources And Protect The Interests Of Minority Shareholders. The Two Streams Of Corporate Restructuring Are Governed By Different Legislations. Company Law Governs Mergers And Sebi Regulations Govern Takeovers. The Value Of Mergers Which Is Governed By Economic Factors Is Quite Large And Practically Ten Times The Value Of Takeovers. The Market Approach Of Takeovers, However, Instills Discipline In Regard To Use Of Corporate Resources By Promoters And Managements. The Corporate Raider Can Always Approach The Shareholders Directly.The Book Analyses Both The Approaches And Identifies The Need For Strengthening Competition Policy And Preventing The Misuse Of Buyback Provisions For Insider Trading.