Mergers and Acquisition Written Assignment-1 (November 2013) (Class of 2014) Semester IV 1.

Write a note on the Due Diligence Process followed by the Acquirer and Target Company during the Merger and Acquisition process. 2. What do you mean by Structuring the Deal during the M&A process? 3. Write Short notes on the following participants in the M&A Process: Investment Banks (also name 5 investment banks who consult for the M&A processes) Lawyers Accountants Valuation Experts Institutional Investors Arbitrageurs

4. Explain the terms Confidentiality Agreement and Letter of Intent 5. Define a) Mergers and Amalgamations and b) Acquisitions and Takeovers and how are these different from each other. 6. Describe the impact of the following on the mergers and acquisitions environment in our country? a. b. c. d. The Takeover code of 2011 Companies Act, 1956 FEMA and FDI Policy The Competition Act 2002