REASONS FOR BUYING A COMPANY

1. To complete a product line
2. To acquire distribution and a broader market
3. To secure key personnel
4. To secure needed technology or patents
5. To secure manufacturing facilities or develop products for idle facilities
6. To secure a place to move an existing product line
7. To combine companies with similar operations
8. To acquire non-productive assets to acquire other facilities
9. The target was available at a very low price and/or had to sell
10. To add strength to weak areas of the acquired company