In September 2019, Thomas Cook PLc was reported to be in financial difficulties. Rather than be liquidated, Thomas Cook was reported to be actively seeking a company to be acquired by. Provide an overview of the merger process. Discuss how targets are identified, how acquiring companies can acquire the shares of a target company (particularly if it is a hostile bid), and how merger transactions can be financed.

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