When the decision is made to approach a target company the best way of doing this should be considered.

One reason is that the target companies have such high market values.

At least for now, the fund will take less than a 5 percent stake in target companies.

A takeover offer which is recommended by the board of the target company.

Search the (stock)market for companies most comparable to the target company.

Direct communication with a target company's employees is illegal, however.

Acquiring companies usually offer a target company a premium over its share price.

The strategy also raises cash for the target company, often used to buy back its own stock or go private.

The target company also has greater freedom to pick which concessions to grant the union.

Under the practice, target companies pay raiders more than the market price for their stock to ward off attack.

When planning a merger, consider whether you could work well with the target company's managers and staff.

Look on the internet - the target company's website may have contact details for key members of staff.

We have a number of target companies, and we've already talked with some of them.

He declined to say when a possible acquisition might be made or indicate any potential target company.

This service is also offered independently of a search when a target company has already been identified.

The target company has virtually helped finance part of the takeover.

The bonds they sold were used to buy the public shares, using assets of the target company.

If cybercriminals are now targeting companies rather than people, this is good news.

At first, the merger caused plenty of anxiety in the target company.

G.M. is also unlikely to become the target company because it has a poor relationship with the union.

Most said failing to research the target company was a serious pitfall, too.

It may be used to acquire control of a target company as an alternative to a takeover offer.

If the information about the dress code of a target company is given or can be found, wear accordingly.

Under such agreements, investors typically get an investment bank to buy stock in a target company for them.

The target company will also assemble a similar team in a contested bid.