Research Expert:	Raskin, David Corporate Earnings Research Connect, Inc.
Report Title:	Quick SWOT Analysis of Proposed Tyco (TYC) and Brink's Home Security (CFL) Acquisition
Report Summary:	Length: 50 to 60 pages Receive 15% off all pre-orders! Release Date: February 25, 2010 Focus: Tyco (TYC) and Broadview Security(CFL) Table of Contents Section 1 Key Highlights and Interpretation 1. Motivation Behind The Transaction 2. Critical And Urgent Issues 3. Market's Reaction To The Deal 4. Target Company Intellectual Property Analysis 5. Danger of Litigation 6. Debt and Balloon Payments 7. Law Suits 8. SWOT Analysis of Merger 8.1. Strengths for the Parent 8.2. Weaknesses 8.3. Opportunities 8.4. Threats 9. Positives of the M&A 10. Negatives of the M&A 11. Overpayment Analysis 12. Management overview 13. Impact on Major Stakeholders 14. Valuation 15. Conclusion Section 2 - M&A SWOT Report and Analysis 1. Transaction Overview 2. Background of Merger 3. Assessment of Transaction 4. Assessment of The Market Place 5. Valuation 6. Conclusion Abstract 1. Section 1 - Key Highlights and Interpretation 1. Motivation Behind The Transaction � Parent company's expectations and reasons for buying. � Target's reasoning for selling. � Research Connect opinion on the deal. 2. Critical And Urgent Issues � Transaction impact on stock price. � Expected stock price for the near future, and whether it is a BUY/SELL for investors. � Research Connect near future forecast of probable scenarios. � Major short term and long term risks for the Parent company. � Probability and effect of each risk. � Critical Success Factors for the transaction to be a success. 3. Market's Reaction To The Deal � Market's perception of the transaction. � Accuracy assessment of the perception. � Explanation of the effect this perspective will have on the company. 4. Target Company Intellectual Property Analysis � Relevance of the IP for the Parent company. � Importance and value of the IP. � Expected use and utilization of the IP. 5. Danger of Litigation � Expected litigation from this deal. � Evaluation of the probability that shareholders will sue for a higher valuation 6. Debt and Balloon Payments � Current level of debt and credit risk. � Expected amount of debt after transaction. � Opportunities to decrease debt and to hold ranking. 7. Law Suits � Recent and Ongoing Lawsuits for Target/Acquirer. � Expected results from law suits � Potential effect of law suits on Target/Acquirer 8. SWOT Analysis of Merger 8.1. Strengths for the Parent � Competitive advantages created by the M&A. � New capabilities derived from the M&A. � Unique selling and marketing points. � New resources, assets, and IP. � Affect on the brand image. � Margin improvement and operational efficiencies. � Improved distribution chain. � New pricing strength, higher value, and improved quality. � Customer base 8.2. Weaknesses � Weaknesses of Target that will carry over. � New weaknesses of combined company. � Target loss of competitive strengths through the M&A � Gaps in core capabilities � Historical Financials � Continuity, and supply chain robustness � Effects on core activities, distraction. � Morale, commitment, leadership. � Increased internal risk � Greater exposure to outside risks 8.3. Opportunities � Extended reach into new markets � Exposure of key competitors' vulnerabilities. � Trends that can now be capitalized on. � Applicable technology developments and innovation � Global influences � New product development 8.4. Threats � Risk of divestment and need to sell. � Regulation and legislative effects. � New technology developments � Poor market perception. � Higher degree of competition � Lack of market demand � Economic environment 9. Positives of the M&A 10. Negatives of the M&A 11. Overpayment Analysis � Multiple � Stock price � Parent and Target's reasoning behind valuation � Parents reasoning behind price per share � Research Connect valuation � Research Connect expected share price 12. Management overview � New management and Board of Directors � Past successes and history of each management member 13. Impact on Major Stakeholders � Buyers � Investors � Debt Holders � Additional Parties To Be Affected � Expected Affects on Stakeholders 14. Valuation � Financial Analysis of Acquirer � Changes In Cash � Changes in Market Cap � Changes in Debt � Assessment of Financial Condition Post Merger � Stand Alone Value � Synergetic Value 15. Conclusion � Merger Price Assessment � Fairness Opinion Assessment � Expected Financial Condition of Acquirer Post Merger Section 2 - M&A SWOT Report Analysis 1. Transaction Overview 1.1. Companies Involved 1.2. Date of Merger 1.3. Fairness Opinion 1.3.1. Party Used for Fairness Opinion 1.3.2. Date Fairness Opinion was Paid For 1.3.3. Date Fairness Opinion was Written 1.3.4. Amount of Days Before/After Merger was Complete 1.4. Stated Value of Transaction 1.5. Deal structure 1.5.1. Cash, Stock, Preferred Stock, Warrants 1.6. Fees 1.6.1. Fees Charged 1.6.1.1. Paying Party 1.6.2. Termination Fees 1.6.2.1. Termination Fee to the Acquirer 1.6.2.2. Termination Fee to the Investment Bank 1.7. Acquiring Company 1.7.1. Background 1.7.2. 1-Year Stock Performance 1.7.3. Products and Services 1.7.4. Subsidiaries 1.7.5. Past M&A Transactions 1.7.5.1. List of M&A Transaction in the Past 5 Years 1.7.5.2. ROI of Past Acquisitions; Did the Acquisitions Resulted in Net Accretion to Shareholders Value 1.7.5.3. Goodwill and Intangible Impairments out of Goodwill Created through Past Acquisitions 1.7.6. Ownership Structure 1.7.7. Executive Biographies 1.7.8. Analysis of the Reason for Purchase 2. Background of Merger 2.1. Key Facts Discussed Between Parties 2.2. Specific Conditions From Either Party 2.3. Primary Areas of Negotiation 2.4. Recommendation of the Target's Board of Directors and Its Reasons for the Merger 2.4.1. Assessment of Strategic Fit 3. Assessment of Transaction 3.1. Closing Price per Share 3.2. Effect on the Brand 3.2.1. Acquirer 3.2.2. Target 3.3. Effect on The Products 3.3.1. Acquirer 3.3.2. Target 3.4. Law Suits 3.4.1. Recent and Ongoing Lawsuits for Target/Acquirer 3.4.1.1. Expected effect on the Acquirer 3.4.1.2. Merger Effect on Major Lawsuits. 3.5. Merger Cancellation 3.5.1. Effects on Acquirer 3.5.2. Effects on Target 4. Assessment of The Market Place 4.1. Market Place View Towards Transaction 4.2. Major Stakeholders 4.2.1. Buyers 4.2.2. Investors 4.2.3. Debt Holders 4.2.4. Additional Parties To Be Affected 4.2.5. Expected Affects on Stakeholders 4.3. Affects on Product Demand 4.3.1. How Acquirer Product Will be Affected 4.3.1.1. Critical Success Factors for Continued/Improved Product Demand 4.3.2. Expected Affect on Target Company's Products 4.3.2.1. Critical Success Factors for Continued/Improved Product Demand 5. Valuation 5.1. Financial Analysis of Acquirer 5.2. Changes In Cash 5.3. Changes in Market Cap 5.4. Changes in Debt 5.5. Assessment of Financial Condition Post Merger 5.6. Stand Alone Value 5.6.1. Acquirer 5.6.2. Valuation Methods Used 5.6.2.1. Market Approach 5.6.2.2. Income Approach 6. Conclusion 6.1. Merger Price Assessment 6.2. Fairness Opinion Assessment 6.3. Expected Financial Condition of Acquirer Post Merger
Report Date:	Wednesday, February 03, 2010
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