That the company pays for the acquisition target in a merger or acquisition is called "consideration." The review could be in the form of cash, shares, or a combination of cash and shares. In the 1990s, equity-linked consideration has become the dominant method of payment in the United States. This case series describes the basic mechanics of equity-linked consideration. Part 1 looks at the implications of all the stock value is attention to target shareholders and acquisitions. "Hide
by Carliss Y. Baldwin, 13 pages. Publication Date: September 18, 2002. Prod. #: 903027-PDF-ENG