TY - BOOK AU - Bainbridge,Stephen M. TI - Mergers and acquisitions T2 - Concepts and insights series SN - 9781609301323 (pbk.) AV - KF1477. B35 2012 PY - 2012/// CY - New York, N.Y. PB - Foundation Press Thomson/West KW - Consolidation and merger of corporations KW - United States N1 - Includes bibliographical references and index; Introduction -- The business context of M & A transactions -- Mergers, asset sales, and other statutory acquisitions -- Freeze-out mergers, sales of control, and similar controlling shareholder transactions -- Shareholder voting in acquisitions and acquisitions by shareholder vote -- Tender offers and other stock purchases -- Target defenses against hostile takeover bids -- State anti-takeover legislation ER -