The Art of M&A: A Merger Acquisition Buyout Guide
The classic book on M&A;­­covering all aspects of mergers, acquisitions, and buyouts.The Art of M&A;continues to be the one-stop, no-nonsense reference for executives facing the day-to-day challenges of combining two or more companies into one. Completely revised and updated,The Art of M&A;'shandy Q&A; format asks and answers more than 1,000 critical M&A; questions, including:Planning and Finding:How does a search-and-screen hunt for a likely acquisition target begin? What types of fees or guarantees can a "finder" expect for brokering a prospective deal? What are the best Internet sites for dealmaking information?Valuation and Pricing:How can activity-based costing uncover hidden values in a company? What happens when a company's selling price is based on its current stock price­­and the stock plummets? What are the "traps of undue optimism" that every buyer must guard against?Financing and Refinancing:How can a buyer conduct proper due diligence without harming its relationship with the seller? What should an acquirer include in a thorough due diligence checklist? What information should be considered material in a litigation review?Postmerger Integration:What critical ingredients should be in a postmerger plan? How are intangibles valued, and how can they be integrated into the new company? What are the restrictions on communications between merging companies?Plus...new sections that can ensure a smooth postmerger integration and reveal the keys to success in spin-offs and strategic alliances.You'll also find sample documents­­a typical merger agreement, letter of intent, and due diligence and postmerger integration checklists. LetThe Art of M&A;, Third Edition, serve as your advisor and walk you step by step through a smooth and successful M&A; procedure.