How fair hearing has become more popular in acquisitions, so has the use of "price-protection" mechanisms, such as gender, caps and collars. These devices provide the contractual insurance shareholders goal, and can protect the buyer as well. The purpose of this note is to identify the major categories of price protection, and explain their impact on the benefits and value of the transaction to the shareholders goals. "Hide
by Carliss Y. Baldwin 8 pages. Publication Date: March 10, 2009. Prod. #: 209138-PDF-ENG