US/Chinese Cross-Border M&A Spotlight01 April 2008

This, the inaugural edition of the US/Chinese Cross-Border M&A Spotlight, is brought to you by Jones Day and mergermarket. The report presents the key issues and trends impacting cross-border M&A and private equity activity between the United States and China.

As emerging markets continue to develop, the volume of new opportunities being presented to both strategic and financial buyers across the world is only increasing. China, finding itself front and center of the global emerging market landscape, continues to pique the interest of M&A market analysts and observers alike. This study specifically examines the crossborder M&A and private equity trends that exist between the US and China. The report, which includes interviews with senior financial advisors, private equity practitioners and corporate executives based within the United States, aims to garner the sentiment of industry experts on the current state of cross-border M&A activity with China while also providing a forecast for what the future may hold in 2008 and beyond. Additionally, the report highlights respondents’ views regarding inbound M&A interest from their Chinese counterparts.

Table of Contents

1. Foreword

2. Methodology

3. Survey findings

4. It's Time to Rethink the Lawyer's Role in Dealmaking

5. Historical Data

6. About Jones Day

7. Notes & Contacts

We hope you find this report useful and we would particularly welcome any feedback or questions you might have.

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