The Mergers and Acquisitions Handbook

About this book

This complete guide to buying and selling businesses brings together in one volume the practical know-how of over 50 professionals in the field of mergers and acquisitions. It describes the skills methods and techniques needed for success in the field. And it identifies the various types of companies whose characteristics may make their managements amenable to merger discussions. The book includes many case examples and 46 chapters covering such strategic points as deal structuring; opportunities for smaller companies; financing; taxes; valuation; searching for suitable acquisition targets; broker and finder agreements; merger negotiations; closing the deal; postmerger; integration and defenses.