Mergers and Acquisitions For Dummies
The easy way to make smart business transactionsAre you looking for a plain-English guide about mergers and acquisitions and how they can impact your company? Look no further. This hands-on, friendly roadmap explains the world of M&A — from basic terminology to the step-by-step process of how to find, negotiate, finance, and close deals.Speak and act like a player — get familiar with the building blocks of M&A: words, phrases, and decorumUncover the rationale for doing deals — discover the different reasons for buying or selling a companyTake one step at a time — learn the generally accepted process of buying or selling companiesGet your motor running — find out how to kick-start the process, from writing or assessing the offering document to expressing interest in doing a dealCheck everything — learn how to successfully navigate the due diligence processIt ain't over 'til it's over! — discover insider tips about negotiating and what really works (and what doesn't work) when trying to close a dealSign on the dotted line — fully understand that all-important day: closing dayManage the transition of the newly merged company — smoothly integrate employees, policies, and proceduresOpen the book and find:How to prepare to make a solid dealCommon reasons to buy or sell a companyStrategies for approaching Buyer and SellerAdvice on how to finance a dealTips on reviewing a Seller's offerHow a Buyer can get a good dealWays to determine a company's worthWhat to expect on closing daySteps for making post-closing adjustmentsLearn to:Navigate the entire M&A processIdentify and value targetsNegotiate effectively