If you watch the financial news then you know that 2012 will be a interesting year for industries like oil and gas, chemical, and technology companies. This could also be the year we see more activity in the mergers due to tightening government regulations and the economy still trying to gain traction. This may include some chemical mixing companies or those that sell in that space. While the landscape for a hostile takeover is possible many mergers that have taken place over the past few years have been more on the friendly side and more amicable for employees and shareholders. We have seen that while companies in most countries need regulatory approval for their mergers one of the biggest keys is cultural migration. Each company brings with it it’s own set of values and standards and the merger of different values can sometimes be tougher to overcome than a government approval

