Number: RS21147
Title: Largest Mergers and Acquisitions by Corporations: 2002
Authors: John Williamson, Resources, Science and Industry Division 
Abstract: The worldwide rate of corporate mergers and acquisitions activity declined during 2001, but 2002 could well be a year of serious consolidation as corporations seek to restructure their operations through buying and selling on non-essential operations. This report provides a listing of the largest mergers or acquisitions for January 1, 2002 to April 30, 2002. Completion dates for the mergers or acquisitions are included and merger or acquisition failures noted.
Pages: 5
Date: January 3, 2003