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To hedge or not to hedge
Kilian Maxwell on the hedging option in the context of the euro. |
Managing the Deal (the lawyers' perspective)
The principles of project management can be brought to bear in planning and executing a successful acquisition. Declan Moylan and Niamh Clarke of Mason Hayes & Curran provide a comprehensive overview of the issues involved in the large volume of legal work and activity unleashed by an acquisition. |
Boom time for sellers, and buyers
Pat Gorman analyses the economic and accounting factors impinging on M&A |
Market upheaval no obstacle to First Active's flotation
Bobby O'Brien of ABN AMRO Corporate Finance, financial advisers to First Active during preparations for its conversion and flotation, explains why the Society decided to pursue its conversion plans in one of the most volatile markets in recent years |
Making acquisitions core to operations
As one of Ireland’s leading public companies, CRH has consistently been the most acquisitive Irish company over the last number of years, with 75 acquisitions in the last 3 years alone. Finance spoke to finance director Harry Sheridan about the secret of the company’s success in finding acquisitions which increase shareholder value. |
