Mergers, Acquisitions, and Corporate Restructurings, Seventh Edition
- 15h 47m
- Patrick A. Gaughan
- John Wiley & Sons (US)
- 2018
The essential M&A primer, updated with the latest research and statistics
Mergers, Acquisitions, and Corporate Restructurings provides a comprehensive look at the field's growth and development, and places M&A s 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&A s 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&A s, 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&A s
- 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.
About the Author
Dr. Patrick Gaughan holds a Ph.D. in economics and is a retired tenured, graduate level, full professor of economics and finance at the College of Business, Fairleigh Dickinson University in New Jersey. Dr. Gaughan is currently a professor of economics and finance at the University of International Business and Economics (UIBE) in Beijing, China. He is also president of Economatrix Research Associates, Inc. which is an economic and financial consulting firm with offices in New York City, Newark, and Miami. The firm specializes in the application of economics and finance to litigated matters. Through his firm, Dr. Gaughan is often called upon to serve as an economic expert to measure damages in various litigated matters.
In this Book
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Introduction
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History of Mergers
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Legal Framework
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Research Note—Event Studies Methodology
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Merger Strategy
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Antitakeover Measures
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Takeover Tactics
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Hedge Funds as Activist Investors
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Leveraged Buyouts
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The Private Equity Market
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High-Yield Financing and the Leveraged Loan Market
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Corporate Restructuring
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Restructuring in Bankruptcy
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Corporate Governance
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Joint Ventures and Strategic Alliances
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Valuation
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Tax Issues in M&A
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Glossary
