Understanding Mergers and Acquisitions in China – New Issue of China Briefing Magazine

The latest issue of China Briefing Magazine, titled “Understanding Mergers and Acquisitions in China“, is out now and available to subscribers as a complimentary download in the Asia Briefing Bookstore through the months of June and July.

Contents

• An Introduction to China’s M&A Market
• Anatomy of a Takeover: Conducting a Company Acquisition in China
• The Importance of Due Diligence in the M&A Process

The environment for mergers and acquisitions (M&A) in China has fundamentally changed in recent years. Affected in part by the global economic crisis and wavering Chinese growth, the rate of foreign acquisitions in the country has fluctuated considerably over the past ten years, going from 42 deals worth approximately RMB 30 billion in 2008, to 39 worth 78 billion in 2013, to 61 deals worth 35 billion in 2015.

Conversely, Chinese outbound acquisitions have experienced an unprecedented upsurge in the last two years. A sharp rise in capital outflows resulted in Chinese outbound investment surpassing that of major developed economies in 2015, while Q1 2016 saw China record its largest ever quarterly share of global acquisitions, making up a sixth of all M&A activity.

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The contrasting dynamics of outbound and inbound M&As in China has served to transform the M&A market landscape in the country. While the acquisition is still undoubtedly a swift and effective means for foreign companies to enter the Chinese market, there are now a host of new considerations for firms to take into account prior to committing to any investment, including uncertain market conditions, bigger domestic players, and new regulatory frameworks.

In this issue of China Briefing magazine, we set out to guide foreign investors through the mergers and acquisitions process, from initial market research, to set-up procedures and regulatory hurdles, and finally thorough important due diligence considerations. With experience in China’s M&A market since 1992, Dezan Shira & Associates is perfectly positioned to ensure that the M&A is the right investment vehicle for your company’s venture into China.

Human Resources and Payroll in China 2015
This edition of Human Resources and Payroll in China, updated for 2015, provides a firm understanding of China’s laws and regulations related to human resources and payroll management – essential information for foreign investors looking to establish or already running a foreign-invested entity in China, local managers, and HR professionals needing to explain complex points of China’s labor policies.

Labor Dispute Management in China
In this issue of China Briefing, we discuss how best to manage HR disputes in China. We begin by highlighting how China’s labor arbitration process – and its legal system in general – widely differs from the West, and then detail the labor disputes that foreign entities are likely to encounter when restructuring their China business. We conclude with a special feature from Business Advisory Manager Allan Xu, who explains the risks and procedures for terminating senior management in China.

Internet Challenges & Solutions When Doing Business in China
In this special edition of China Briefing magazine, we highlight how and why foreign companies will be negatively affected by China’s internet, and provide methods to help solve these problems. We discuss ISP selection, internet connection types, CDNs and VPNs, and internal control systems. Finally, we examine the importance of network security in China and how it can help augment a company’s internet connection.

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