{"product_id":"mergers-acquisitions-and-other-restructuring-activities-an-integrated-approach-to-process-tools-cases-and-solutions-9780128013908","title":"Mergers  Acquisitions  and Other Restructuring Activities: An Integrated Approach to Process  Tools  Cases  and Solutions","description":"\u003cp\u003eMergers  Acquisitions  and Other Restructuring Activities is unique in that it is the most current  comprehensive  and cutting-edge text on M\u0026amp;A and corporate restructuring available. It is current in that it includes many of the most up-to-date and notable deals (e.g.  Facebooks takeover of WhatsApp  the Dell privatization  and Verizons mega buyout of Vodafones share of Verizon Wireless)  precedent setting judicial decisions (e.g.  efforts to overturn defenses at Airgas and Sothebys)  new regulations (e.g.  expediting backend mergers)  trends (e.g.  increasing role of activist investors in takeovers)  and new tactics (e.g.  two-tiered poison pill) employed in M\u0026amp;As. Most integrative case studies are new for this edition and involve transactions that have been announced or completed since 2013. It is comprehensive in that nearly all aspects of M\u0026amp;As and corporate restructuring are explored. It is cutting edge in that conclusions and insights are anchored by the most recent academic research  with references to more than 200 empirical studies published in leading peer-reviewed journals just since 2012. And the substantially updated content is illustrated with numerous practical exhibits  case studies involving diverse transactions  easy-to-understand numerical examples  and hundreds of discussion questions and practice exercises. The highlights of the new edition are listed here:  New Chapters: Two new chapters: Chapter 9 and 14. Chapter 9 discusses the basics of applying financial modeling methods to firm valuation and assists the reader in understanding the power (and limitations) of models in analyzing real world situation. Chapter 14 illustrates how complex financial models often are used to support the deal structuring process during M\u0026amp;A negotiations.  New Cases: Ninety percent of the nearly forty case studies are new and involve transactions announced or completed during the last three years. These cases represent friendly  hostile  highly leveraged  and cross-border deals in ten different industries  involving public and private firms as well as firms experiencing financial distress. All end of chapter case studies begin with a \"Key Objectives\" section indicating what the student should learn from the case study and include discussion questions and solutions available in the online instructors manual.  Latest Research: This edition focuses on the most recent and relevant academic studies  some of which contain surprising insights changing the way we view this subject matter. Recent research has significant implications for academicians  students  M\u0026amp;A practitioners  and government policy makers shedding new light on current developments and trends in the ever-changing mergers and acquisitions market. The market for corporate control and corporate restructuring strategies are constantly changing  reflecting the ongoing globalization of both product and capital markets  accelerating technological change  escalating industry consolidation  changing regulatory practices  and intensifying cross-border competition. While continuing to be relevant  empirical research covering the dynamics of the M\u0026amp;A markets of the 1970s  1980s  and 1990s may be less germane in explaining current undercurrents and future trends. Includes two new chapters. Chapter 9 discusses the basics of applying financial modeling methods to firm valuation and assists the reader in understanding the power (and limitations) of models in analyzing real world situation. Chapter 14 illustrates how complex financial models often are used to support the deal structuring process during M\u0026amp;A negotiations Teaches about the financial  legal  accounting  and strategic elements of mergers and acquisitions by concentrating on the ways their agents interact Highlights international mergers \u0026amp; acquisitions activities Focuses on the most recent and relevant academic studies  some of which contain surprising insights changing the way we view this subject matter. While continuing to be relevant  empirical research covering the dynamics of the M\u0026amp;A markets of the 1970s  1980s  and 1990s may be less germane in explaining current undercurrents and future trends Features practical exhibits  case studies involving a diverse range of transactions  easy-to-understand numerical examples  and hundreds of discussion questions and practical exercises\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45279956860981,"sku":"ByrdShop_0128013907","price":90.04,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8139\/0901\/files\/9780128013908.jpg?v=1780616660","url":"https:\/\/atxbooks.com\/products\/mergers-acquisitions-and-other-restructuring-activities-an-integrated-approach-to-process-tools-cases-and-solutions-9780128013908","provider":"ATX Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}