This volume examines the regulation which applies to private companies in all of their forms, and analyzes their relative merits. Full account is taken of the Companies Act 1989 and the European influence on company law, particularly the development of the European Economic Interest Group. Other subjects covered in the text include the deregulation of private companies, promotion, formation and registration of a company, the company directors, redemption and purchase of shares and financial assistance, transfers and take-overs, taxation, disclosure requirements, the Business Expansion Scheme, private companies in financial difficulties and winding-up procedures.

In reaction to the continually changing business climate companies develop many business strategies to increase their competitiveness and improve profitability. Companies regularly reshape themselves continually exploring new markets and developing new products. When they can’t expand into new markets or develop new products on their own, they seek alternatives. These alternatives include merging with or acquiring other companies to create a single more capable company. Companies acquire other companies for a wide variety of reasons. In some cases company survival may actually be the reason. What does this condition mean to the security professional? In the course of mergers and acquisitions, security plays a vital role in helping to make the endeavor successful. There are numerous titles on the business aspects of M&A such as the ones listed below. However, this unique book focuses on the role security plays in helping to make a merger, acquisition or divestiture successful. It addresses the fundamental security elements that are required to support the effort. In addition, it provides an integrated “how to” approach to implementing M&A security complete with methods and processes that have been quickly and cost-effectively implemented.