Cross-Border M&A-A Checklist of Key U.S. Issues

摘要

The execution of cross-border M&A transactions can be far more complex than purely domestic transactions. With sufficient advanced planning and careful consideration of relevant issues, however, it is almost always possible to navigate this complexity successfully and achieve the parties' commercial objectives. Recognizing that cross-border M&A is a continuing trend (representing approximately 41.5% of global M&A activity in 2011), we have set out below a high-level overview of some of the key issues that should be considered by non-U.S. acquirers that are contemplating acquisitions or other strategic investments in the United States.