The following are highlights from an article in "The McKinsey Quarterly," a publication of McKinsey & Co., an InstitutionalInvestor.com content provider:

Take Away:

M&A activity in China is surprisingly low given the strong flow of foreign direct investment into the country. But factors that might have inhibited companies from undertaking M&A activity in the past no longer apply in some cases, and opportunities abound. Successful growth through M&A is possible for companies that understand cultural differences and are prepared to adapt fundamental components of the process to conditions in China. Key considerations include finding new approaches to valuing potential targets and to conducting due diligence, as well as ensuring an appropriate level of control over investments once a deal is completed.

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