Posted on July 13, 2001July 10, 2018 by Site StaffBenefits Comparisons for Merging Companies A benefits comparison chart for merging companies: You will need the Adobe Acrobat Reader to view this document. SOURCE: The M&A Transition Guide, by Patti Hanson (New York: John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 2001), pp. 56-59. The information contained here is intended to provide useful information on the topic covered, but should not be construed as legal advice or a legal opinion.