U.S.-China Cross-Border M&A Forum

Although multinational corporations such as Avon, GE and AT&T have been operating in China for over 20 years, middle market enterprises and private equity funds are now increasingly looking at cross-border M&A as a strategic, viable opportunity for sustainable growth.

In fact, deal activity is on the rise amid worsening economic conditions in Europe and a slower than expected recovery in the United States. Over $1 trillion worth of global deals have been announced since the beginning of May, including $419 billion in the U.S. alone, a 41% increase compared to 2010. Furthermore, the number and value of deals carried out by U.S. companies in China surged in the first quarter of 2011, reversing a trend resulting from the financial crisis that persisted over the past three years -- a period during which China, now ranked as the second-largest economy in the world, grew to become the leading emerging economy in the areas of inbound and outbound M&A activity.

China Entrepreneurs is proud to present the U.S.-China Cross-Border M&A Forum this coming October in New York City. The forum will evaluate current trends in cross-border M&A activity with a special focus on mid-market M&A developments between the U.S. and China. From this starting point, the forum will move into a discussion of the relevant laws and regulations associated with M&A, strategies for building trust and effective communication between upper level management, performing due diligence in the Chinese market and critical elements required for a successful post-merger integration.

Panel Discussions 
Are U.S. and Chinese Companies Compatible？
Financing, Structuring and Negotiating a Deal in China