Foreign direct investment in China is gaining momentum and more mergers and acquisitions are expected. At time of press, news reports indicate that FDI in China rose 18.9% in September 2009, and more is expected as the economy shows clear signs of recovery and a rising yuan could draw more capital to Asia.
Foreign investors in the People’s Republic of China are however facing a variety of legal and business hurdles. Many foreign companies have been astounded by the complexity of acquiring companies or assets of such different regulatory backgrounds and corporate culture. Recent headlines about Coca Cola’s blocked $2.3 billion bid to buy China Huiyuan Juice group and French food group Danone’s joint venture dispute with Chinese drinks maker Wahaha are a reminder that every executive involved in M&A transactions in China must be able to navigate the complex corporate, tax and regulatory maze.
Back by popular demand, American Conference Institute’s acclaimed National Symposium on Mergers and Acquisitions in China once again brings together an exceptional faculty of top business and legal minds, who will provide the most up to date review of complex issues that arise in M&A deals in China, including:
- 2009 deal review: what M&A deals were successful and how they will impact your strategy
- How MOFCOM selects deals for antitrust and merger review
- How to qualify for a special restructuring tax deferred treatment
- What prospective acquirers should look into the targeted company to avoid potential anti-corruption investigations
- How to translate the target’s workforce into the cost of the proposed deal
- Risks and rewards of RMB funds
- How to acquire state owned assets in public auction process
- Conducting Freedom-To-Operate (FTO) reviews to reveal potential IP infringement risks
- Exploring various vehicles for multinational companies’ structuring and consolidation
Attendees will receive a comprehensive set of written materials prepared by speakers especially for this conference.
This must-attend event will fi ll up very quickly. Reserve your place today by calling 1-888-224-2480, by faxing your registration form to 1-877-927-1563, or by registering online at www.AmericanConference.com/ChinaMA.
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