checklist for a good takeover candidate

• Book to Market Value is High i.e. AirTran
  
• Synergy if merged. i.e. ATI and AMD
  
• Large shareholders that are looking to sell. i.e. newspaper companies
  
• Failed take over bid i.e. yahoo.
  
• Industry consolidation. i.e. banks.
• Good brand and business, but bad management and results. i.e. F