(Wiley Finance)
by Michael E. S. Frankel (Author), Larry H. Forman (Author)
The essential executive M&A primer, with practical tools and expert insight
Mergers and Acquisitions Basics
provides complete guidance on the M&A process, with in-depth
analysis, expert insight, and practical tools for success. This new
second edition has been updated to reflect the current M&A
landscape, giving busy executives the ideal resource for navigating each
step in the process. Veteran executives relate guidelines, lessons
learned, and mistakes to avoid as they explain how M&As work,
identify the major players, and describe the roles involved in a
successful transaction. Both buyer and seller must consider a broad
range of factors, and this essential guide provides checklists, forms,
sample reports, and presentations to help you avoid surprises and ensure
your organization's full preparation for the deal. Equity investments,
valuation, negotiation, integration, legal aspects, and more are
explained in detail to provide a foundational primer for anyone seeking
to clarify their role in the process.
Mergers and acquisitions
are becoming ever more critical to the growth of large and mid-sized
companies. This book balances depth and breadth to provide a one-stop
guide to maximizing the financial and operational value of the deal.
- Identify key drivers of purchase or sale
- Understand major roles, processes, and practices
- Avoid valuation detractors and negotiate effectively
- Overcome common challenges to successful integration
Effective
M&As are highly strategic, solidly structured, and beneficial on
both sides. It's a complex process with many variables, many roles, and
many potential pitfalls, but navigating the deal successfully can mean
the difference between growth and stagnation. Mergers and Acquisitions Basics is the comprehensive resource every executive needs to understand the ins-and-outs of strategic transactions.
