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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

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berrysmooth

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If one large company in one sector acquires another smaller company in the same sector, would that be considered an acquisition or a merger? I am super confused as to how the structures would be different.
 

futuretrainee202X

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And if the company that they are acquiring is smaller and does not have any stock/shares available, would the method of transaction be through an asset purchase?

Lol sorry for the dumb questions, just trying to learn :)
FYI if they have no available shares, the company can always allot more shares. There are other issues that will need to be addressed (i.e., pre-emption rights, which is the right of existing shareholders to be offered those shares before any third party buyer).

 

CallumJR

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Has anyone completed a written exercise / case study? I was just invited to a written exercise and it is tomorrow!!! I literally have only today to prepare.

I have never completed a written exercise. (Honestly, do not even know what it is). Would anyone be so kind and share tips how to prepare for written excercises in general?

Are there any recources to prepare for a written exercise (on TCLA or any other website)?

come on please GIF by True and the Rainbow Kingdom
 
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