Mergers can be a quick way to grow,

Mergers can be a quick way to grow, but they are not without risks. Mergers present the risk of an unsolicited, and possibly hostile, offer from a third company. Another problem with mergers is that the number of reasonably priced available suitor companies with real growth potential is often quite small. Early on, a decision should be made as to whether the goal is simply to acquire real estate assets at favorable pricing or whether the acquisition of an ongoing effective company is the goal. It is a good idea to seek valuable business assets locked inside weak capital structures. If there is a desire to keep the target company operating, then issues such as the following are important: