Using the framework of Corporate Finance, analyze the merger and
acquisition process in the UAE. Choose one case that already merged or acquired and show: what
happened to the target and acquirer share price on the announcement of a takeover or merger? Explain
the benefits of merger or acquisition for both companies? What are the steps taken to complete the
process of merger or acquisition? What defensive strategies were available to help target
companies resist an unwanted takeover? Identify factors that determine who gets the value-added in a merger?
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