Mergers and Acquisitions from A to Z

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Product Description Talking mergers and acquisitions for small- to mid-sized companies can sound exciting as the architects behind the deals are wide-eyed with effective growth strategies. But these complex transactions carry significant risk, no matter how simple or appealing they may look on the outside, and it is absolutely vital for all involved in the deal to make sure they are guarding themselves against costly mistakes that have been the downfall for many leaders and organizations before them.Complete with expert advice, case studies, checklists, and sample documents, Mergers and Acquisitions from A to Z walks you through every step of the process--from valuation to securities laws to closing and successful integration. Updated with the latest trends and regulatory developments, the fourth edition explains further how to conduct due diligence, calculate the purchase price, understand the roles and risks for boards, and more. When done correctly and cautiously, while fully educated on all avenues of the process, your company’s next merger or acquisition should be an exciting, profitable time as you take steps to eliminate rivals, extend territory, and diversify offerings. But you must first be prepared! Don’t make another deal without this trusted resource and its strategic and legal guidance by your side. Book Description The definitive guide to getting deals done right. More than ten thousand mergers and acquisitions occur annually in the US, many among small- and mid-sized companies. These complex transactions can be an effective growth strategy, but they carry significant risk. Mergers and Acquisitions from A to Z helps guard against costly mistakes. Expert advice, case studies, checklists, and sample documents walk you through every step of the process—from valuation to securities laws to closing and successful integration. Covering the latest trends and regulatory developments, the fourth edition explains how to: Prepare for and initiate a deal • Create a letter of intent • Conduct due diligence • Structure profitable deals • Calculate the purchase price • Raise capital • Keep transactions on track • Understand the roles and risks for boards • Manage postclosing challenges • And more When done properly, mergers and acquisitions let companies eliminate rivals, extend territory, and diversify offerings. This trusted resource delivers the strategic and legal guidance you need to make the most of every deal. From the Inside Flap When companies seek to accelerate growth, boost revenue, improve cash flow, achieve economies of scale, or outmaneuver competitors, one strategy stands out: mergers and acquisitions. Thousands of small and mid-sized companies enter into these complex deals every year, resulting in significant benefits…but also setbacks and legal snarls along the way. Mergers and Acquisitions from A to Z provides a comprehensive roadmap to successfully navigating the process—from initial consideration to closing and integration—while avoiding common mistakes, such as overpaying, rushing due diligence, miscalculating risk, or overestimating synergies between two companies. From valuation and deal structure to tax and securities laws, this complete, trusted resource shows buyers and sellers which steps to take and in which order, what documents to complete, and how to get the most value from every transaction—all crucial for keeping the process on track. New chapters cover the importance of purchase agreements and warranty insurance, special challenges and opportunities in cross-border transactions, and the role boards play as they guide executives in making well-informed, legally sound buy-or-sell decisions. Packed with up-to-date tools, checklists, sample documents, case studies, and insights on market conditions, trends, and regulatory developments, the fourth edition explains how to: • Prepare for and initiate the deal, addressing buyers’ and sellers’ needs • Cr