M & A: A Practical Guide to Doing the Deal
"Hooke's basic outline of the dynamics involved provide a basic overview for both corporate executives and business students.  His examples-real transactions coupled with the practicalities and legalities of the deal business-make for informative and enjoyable reading." --Gilbert W. Harrison, Chairman, Financo, Inc."Jeffrey Hooke has done a fine job explaining the "ins and outs" of a very complex business. He knows what he's talking about." --John C. Whitehead, former Co-Chairman, Goldman, Sachs & Co."Jeffrey Hooke has written a first-class primer on the science and art of mergers and acquisitions. This book will be a standard for both students and practitioners in the field." --Glenn H. Hutchins, Senior Managing Director, The Blackstone Group."M&A; takes the fear out of the decision-making process-a great pragmatic tool. Hooke has given us a fine "how-to" manual." --Kenneth Tuchman, Managing Director, Lehman Brothers