Forbes sees a merger surge in 2005

The latest issue of Forbes has an interesting piece that predicts a surge in mergers next year. The article also lists potential targets - though, most of those targets seem to be fairly valued to me.

One target mentioned that I wish to comment on is Synopsys (SNPS). I definitely don't see it as a takeover target, mainly because I cannot think of a potential buyer. If anything, Synopsys is a great value buy right now since it appears undervalued. Buying now and holding for 3 years is going to reward you.

Synopsys ofcourse, will keep buying other companies and speculating on those potential targets could also be very profitable.