China M&A Report (2004)

Author: Global M&A Research Center
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Publish Date: 2004-04-01
Features: The "China M&A Report" is a great contribution by the Global M&A Research Center to China's economy, especially the business community. It not only informs us about the changes happening across various industries but also teaches us how to get rich through numerous case studies. It is a book that is both excellent and dangerous. It is excellent because it can be said to be a comprehensive overview of China's 2003 M&A activities, with extremely high data value. It is dangerous because research and history have proven that most M&A activities not only fail to achieve "synergy" but also result in significant losses in shareholder value. Remember never to confuse the causal relationship between advantages and M&A. Love naturally leads to more kissing, but does more kissing lead to love? The shadow of the 2003 "SARS" epidemic could not stop China's rapid economic development and integration into the world; the continued sluggishness of the stock market could not restrain the waves of China's M&A market. Building on the consecutive three-year publication of the "China M&A Report" (2001, 2002, 2003), the Global M&A Research Center brought together elite researchers and practitioners in China's M&A field in 2004 to launch the "China M&A Report" (2004) once again. From both global and Chinese perspectives, it discusses the dynamics and current state of M&A development, boldly predicts future trends, and provides detailed analysis and elaboration on the hot topics of China's M&A market in 2003. Key topics covered in the "China M&A Report" (2004) include foreign investment M&A, industrial integration, corporate restructuring, trust acquisition, accounting systems for M&A, legal issues, enterprise valuation, and the development of China's antitrust legislation.