The information to cover when announcing a merger or acquisition plus the guidelines to follow when writing the press release:
Title:
Acquiring Company to Acquire Acquired Company (possibly mention price)
Subtitle:
Other notable information
Paragraph 1: Announcement
Acquiring company announced today…
- Amount (cash, stock)
Paragraph 2: Investor Relations
- Stock
- SEC implications
Paragraph 3: Why acquisition was initiated
- How this will add value to acquiring company
Paragraph 4: Information about Acquired Company
Location
- What products/services/technology the company offers
- What market it serves ...