Product Description

The field's definitive guide, updated and revised to reflect the latest developments

Since its original publication, The Art of M&A has been the definitive source of information for authoritative guidance on all aspects of mergers and acquisitions. Now this leading guide has been fully updated and revised to tackle the changes the field has faced since the merger wave of the 1990s. The fourth edition provides clear, in-depth answers and explanations on everything from the SEC rules and new tax guidelines to documents and key players. From structuring to due diligence to integration, the authors provide up-to-the-minute information on avoiding mishaps and completing the deal.

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Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #463789 in Books
• Published on: 2007-06-01
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Hardcover
• 1100 pages

From the Inside Flap
Authoritative and completely up-to-date, the Fourth Edition of The Art of M&A is an unsurpassed, one-stop guide to every facet of mergers and acquisitions that enables you to make winning deals with complete confidence.

This definitive resource retains its popular Q&A format, offering quick access to all the changes that have occurred in the field since the merger wave of the 1990s. The book explores every key aspect of winning M&A transactions, and presents advice on avoiding common M&A pitfalls.

The Fourth Edition of The Art of M&A features vital information on:

Getting Started in Mergers and Acquisitions --learning the basic M&A process, requirements, negotiating skills, and objectives Planning and Finding --deciding what to buy and then locating it Valuation and Pricing -- using multiple valuation methods to discover the true value of an acquired company or unit The Art of Financing and Refinancing -- mastering funding sources and issues Structuring M/A/B Transactions -- managing general, tax, and accounting considerations The Due Diligence Inquiry -- looking into the past, present, and future risks of the business to be purchased Negotiating the Acquisition Agreement and the Letter of Intent-- understanding two vital documents in the M&A process Closing -- synchronizing the many individual items to produce a harmonious transaction Postmerger Integration and Divestitures -- following through after the M&A deal to capture the economic value of synergies Special Issues for M&A in Public Companies_examining the unique legal and business considerations of public entities Workouts, Bankruptcies, and Liquidations -- handling specific financial problems that arise in M&A transactions with entities in the zone of insolvency Structuring Transactions with International Aspects -- developing the necessary skills and knowledge to do M&A deals across national borders Filled with detailed examples and case studies, this updated classic also includes discussion of purchase accounting, Section 404, new legal cases with M&A implications, and more.

From the Back Cover

[Reed/Lajoux/Nesvold: The Art of M&A, 4E, 0-07-140302-7,]

[Back Cover Copy]

The Latest Information, Guidelines, and Strategies Needed to Successfully Complete Any Merger or Acquisition

Long-established as the “M&A bible,” The Art of M&A has equipped thousands of M&A practitioners with a definitive source of knowledge and step-by-step guidance on all aspects of mergers and acquisitions.

With new and thoroughly updated material, the Fourth Edition of The Art of M&A offers a comprehensive account of all the changes that have taken place in the field since the merger wave of the 1990s, presenting crucial information, guidelines, and strategies that can make or break a deal.

Retaining its highly accessible Q&A format, the Fourth Edition of The Art of M&A provides in-depth coverage of the full range of M&A topics. With the help of this updated classic, you'll be able to:

• Get clear, concise answers to frequently asked M&A questions
• Obtain expert advice on every key aspect of successful M&A deals
• Avoid common pitfalls of the M&A process
• Keep up with the latest developments in the field

[Flap Copy]

Authoritative and completely up-to-date, the Fourth Edition of The Art of M&A is an unsurpassed, one-stop guide to every facet of mergers and acquisitions that enables you to make winning deals with complete confidence.

This definitive resource retains its popular Q&A format, offering quick access to all the changes that have occurred in the field since the merger wave of the 1990s. The book explores every key aspect of winning M&A transactions, and presents advice on avoiding common M&A pitfalls.

The Fourth Edition of The Art of M&A features vital information on:

• Getting Started in Mergers and Acquisitions --learning the basic M&A process, requirements, negotiating skills, and objectives
• Planning and Finding --deciding what to buy and then locating it
• Valuation and Pricing -- using multiple valuation methods to discover the true value of an acquired company or unit
• The Art of Financing and Refinancing -- mastering funding sources and issues
• Structuring M/A/B Transactions -- managing general, tax, and accounting considerations
• The Due Diligence Inquiry -- looking into the past, present, and future risks of the business to be purchased
• Negotiating the Acquisition Agreement and the Letter of Intent-- understanding two vital documents in the M&A process
• Closing -- synchronizing the many individual items to produce a harmonious transaction
• Postmerger Integration and Divestitures -- following through after the M&A deal to capture the economic value of synergies
• Special Issues for M&A in Public Companies_examining the unique legal and business considerations of public entities
• Workouts, Bankruptcies, and Liquidations -- handling specific financial problems that arise in M&A transactions with entities in the zone of insolvency
• Structuring Transactions with International Aspects -- developing the necessary skills and knowledge to do M&A deals across national borders

Filled with detailed examples and case studies, this updated classic also includes discussion of purchase accounting, Section 404, new legal cases with M&A implications, and more.

About the Authors

Stanley Foster Reed, M.B.A., P.E., has taught at the College of Charleston and consulted on numerous global deals, including Allied Chemical, Gilette, Shering Plough, and Seiko Watch. He was the original publisher of Mergers & Acquisitions and Directors & Boards magazines, among other publications.

Alexandra Reed Lajoux, M.B.A, Ph.D., is chief knowledge officer of the National Association of Corporate Directors.

H. Peter Nesvold, CFA, CPA, is a senior equity analyst at Bear Stearns. He has advised on M&A transactions for companies such as America Online, iVillage, and Reed Elsevier.

About the Author

Stanley Foster Reed has consulted on numerous global deals, including Allied Chemical, Gillette, and Seiko Watch.

Alexandra Reed Lajoux is chief knowledge officer of the National Association of Corporate Directors and the coauthor of several M&A books.

H. Peter Nesvold,C.F.A.,C.P.A is a vice president of Bear Stearns. He has advised on M&A transactions for top companies such as America Online and Time Warner.