Why breaking up isn't always easy

Article Abstract:

Corporate demergers have become more fashionable in the 1990s, in contrast to the 1980s when acquisitions were fashionable. Hanson was a major conglomerate which carried out a large-scale demerger, and its parts have shown wide differences in their performance. Dalgety initially planned to sell two divisions and then sold all the group, with Nestle paying 715 pounds sterling for the Winalot and Felix petfood business, though the group as a whole had a valuation of 790 million pounds at the time of the announcement of the demerger.

Economic aspects, Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Corporations

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Continental shift

Article Abstract:

Privatizations, corporate restructuring, and consolidation within sectors are likely to become more common as a result of Economic and Monetary Union within Europe. The aim is for low inflation and economic stability in Europe, and inflation is low in the region, as are interest rates. Currency has ceased to be a problem where the new currency is used, and other barriers are being removed, which affects corporate strategies in Europe. This may involve acquisitions of smaller concerns, or selling to bigger competitors.

Western Europe

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Reversals of fortune

Article Abstract:

It has become difficult to raise funds through the capital markets in the UK. New methods of raising capital and gaining access are emerging, such as the reverse takeover. This involves reversing a private company into a floated shell, achieving listed status and ensuring an experienced shareholder base. The reversal can also create a profile which helps improve the liquidity in the shares of the shell company.

Methods

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