Mergers, Acquisitions, and Corporate Restructurings - (Wiley Corporate F&a) 7th Edition by Patrick A Gaughan (Hardcover)

About the Book

Book Synopsis

Mergers, Acquisitions, and Corporate Restructurings provides a comprehensive look at the field's growth and development, and places M&As in realistic context amidst changing trends, legislation, and global perspectives. All-inclusive coverage merges expert discussion with extensive graphs, research, and case studies to show how M&As can be used successfully, how each form works, and how they are governed by the laws of major countries. Strategies and motives are carefully analyzed alongside legalities each step of the way, and specific techniques are dissected to provide deep insight into real-world operations. This new seventh edition has been revised to improve clarity and approachability, and features the latest research and data to provide the most accurate assessment of the current M&A landscape. Ancillary materials include PowerPoint slides, a sample syllabus, and a test bank to facilitate training and streamline comprehension.

As the global economy slows, merger and acquisition activity is expected to increase. This book provides an M&A primer for business executives and financial managers seeking a deeper understanding of how corporate restructuring can work for their companies.

• Understand the many forms of M&As, and the laws that govern them
• Learn the offensive and defensive techniques used during hostile acquisitions
• Delve into the strategies and motives that inspire M&As
• Access the latest data, research, and case studies on private equity, ethics, corporate governance, and more

From large megadeals to various forms of downsizing, a full range of restructuring practices are currently being used to revitalize and supercharge companies around the world. Mergers, Acquisitions, and Corporate Restructurings is an essential resource for executives needing to quickly get up to date to plan their own company's next moves.

From the Back Cover

THE TIME-TESTED GUIDE TO MERGERS AND ACQUISITIONS, THOROUGHLY UPDATED WITH THE MOST CURRENT RESEARCH AND STATISTICS

"The rapidly evolving nature of M&As requires constant updating. Every effort has been made to include recent developments occurring just before the publication date. We wish the reader an enjoyable and profitable trip through the world of M&As."
--From the Preface by Patrick A. Gaughan

Revised and updated to reflect the recent developments in mergers and acquisitions, the seventh edition of Mergers, Acquisitions, and Corporate Restructurings offers a practical and all-inclusive guide to the changing trends, legislations, and global perspectives.

Written in clear terms and designed to be more approachable, the new edition features the latest research and data to provide the most accurate assessment of the current merger and acquisition landscape. In addition, ancillary materials include PowerPoint slides, a sample syllabus, and a test bank to facilitate training and streamline comprehension.

Mergers, Acquisitions, and Corporate Restructurings is an essential resource for executives who are planning to enhance their organization's success.

About the Author

PATRICK A. GAUGHAN is President of Economatrix Research Associates, an economic and financial consulting firm. The firm specializes in the application of economics and finance to litigated matters. Dr. Gaughan also provides various consulting services in the field of mergers and acquisitions and valuation. Dr. Gaughan is also a Professor at the University of International Business and Economics in Beijing, China.