Mergers: Background and Current Issues (CRS Report for Congress)
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| Release Date |
Jan. 29, 1982 |
| Report Number |
IP0193M |
| Source Agency |
Congressional Research Service |
Summary:
A wave of merger activity started in May 1981 and swept through the
American business community. The dollar volume of major acquisitions in
1981 exceeded $82 billion, an increase of 86% over 1980's dollar volume of
$44.3 billion. There were 113 separate mergers in 1981 that exceeded $100
million, and several of those exceeded $1 billion.
Why, when many business executives are questioning the stability of
the U.S. economy, are corporations so eager to buy each other up?
How are the Federal Trade Commission, Securities and Exchange Commission,
and the Department of Justice involved with mergers and acquisitions?
What were the largest mergers of 1981?
This Info Pack explains various types of mergers and acquisitions and
provides materials relating to the recent wave of mergers.
