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© Prentice Hall, 2005 Excellence in Business, Revised Edition
Chapter 6 - 1
Forms of Business Forms of Business Ownership and Ownership and
Business CombinationsBusiness Combinations
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Forms of Business Forms of Business OwnershipOwnership
• Sole proprietorship
• Partnership
• Corporation
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Popularity of Business Popularity of Business Ownership FormsOwnership Forms
• Sole proprietorships 73%
• Corporations 20%
• Partnerships 7%
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Sole ProprietorshipSole Proprietorship
AdvantagesAdvantages
Ease of establishment
Self-satisfaction
Privacy
Tax advantages
DisadvantagesDisadvantages
Unlimited liability
Personal pressure
Difficult to get funding
Limited life
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Business PartnershipsBusiness Partnerships
• General partnerships
–Share ownership
–Unlimited liability
• Limited partnerships
–Passive investors
–Limited liability
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Advantages of Advantages of PartnershipsPartnerships
• Easy to establish
• Tax advantages
• Strength in numbers
• Diversity of skills
• Increased capital
• Extended life
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Disadvantages of Disadvantages of PartnershipsPartnerships
• Unlimited liability
–Debts
–Law suits
• Interpersonal problems
–Managing partner
–Unproductive partners
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Partnership AgreementPartnership Agreement
• Division of profits
• Decision-making authority
• Expected contributions
• Dispute resolution
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CorporationsCorporations
• Enter into contracts
• Own and sell property
• Sue and be sued
• Enjoy limited liability
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CorporationsCorporations
AdvantagesAdvantages
Access to capital
Limited liability
Increased liquidity
Unlimited life span
DisadvantagesDisadvantages
Excess paperwork
Burdensome costs
Double taxation
Disclosure requirements
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Types of CorporationsTypes of Corporations
• Subchapter S
• Limited liability
• Subsidiary
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Types of CorporationsTypes of Corporations
• Alien
• Foreign
• Domestic
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Corporate GovernanceCorporate Governance
• Common shareholders
• Board of directors
• Corporate officers
• Employees of the company
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Shareholder’s RightsShareholder’s Rights
• Common stock
• Preferred stock
–Voting privileges
–Dividends
–Return on investment
– Investment risk
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Shareholder’s PowerShareholder’s Power
• Public
–Many stockholders
–Publicly traded
• Private
–Few stockholders
–Not publicly traded
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Public Stock OwnershipPublic Stock Ownership
• Advantages
– Increased liquidity
–Enhanced visibility
– Independent market value
–Flexibility
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Public Stock OwnershipPublic Stock Ownership
• Disadvantages
–Cost of going public
–SEC filing requirements
– Increased public exposure
–Loss of control
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Responsibilities of Responsibilities of the Board of Directorsthe Board of Directors
• Declaring dividends
• Guiding corporate affairs
• Reviewing long-term plans
• Selecting corporate officers
• Overseeing financial performance
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The Topic of Board The Topic of Board ReformReform
• Independence
• Compensation
• Duties
• Integrity
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Business CombinationsBusiness Combinations
• Mergers
• Consolidations
• Acquisitions
• Leveraged buyouts
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Mergers, Mergers, Consolidations, and Consolidations, and
AcquisitionsAcquisitionsAdvantagesAdvantages DisadvantagesDisadvantages
Economies of ScaleEconomies of Scale
EfficienciesEfficiencies
SynergiesSynergies
High-Risk Corporate DebtHigh-Risk Corporate Debt
Management DistractionsManagement Distractions
Culture ClashesCulture Clashes
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Current Corporate Current Corporate TrendsTrends
• Shed unprofitable acquisitions
• Focus on core business
–Economic slowdown
–Political uncertainty
–Global market saturation
–Shareholders
–Wall Street
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Hostile TakeoversHostile Takeovers
• Types– Tender offer– Proxy fight
• Defenses– Poison pill– Golden parachute– Shark repellent–White knight
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Alternative Business Alternative Business FormsForms
Strategic AllianceStrategic Alliance Joint VentureJoint Venture
•Expand Market ShareExpand Market Share
•Access TechnologyAccess Technology
•Diversity OfferingsDiversity Offerings
•Share Best PracticesShare Best Practices
•Attain Specific GoalsAttain Specific Goals
•Share StrengthsShare Strengths
•Spread CostSpread Cost
•Minimize RiskMinimize Risk