Structuring Mergers & Acquisitions: A Guide to Creating Shareholder Value [Hardcover]

Peter Hunt (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0735536368 | ISBN-13: 978-0735536364 | Publication Date: February 27, 2003

Structuring Mergers & Acquisitions provides expert guidance on analyzing transactions from a financial perspective and evaluating options in terms of how they create value today or better position the company to build value tomorrow. While technical aspects of deal making are addressed, the focus of this book is on translating technical expertise into increased value for the company and its shareholders.

The book includes authoritative discussions of critical topics, including:

· How shareholder value relates to mergers & acquisitions, and different methodologies for valuing a transaction

· How accounting can influence value creating

· Transactions that may be encountered (mergers, joint ventures, spin-offs, share repurchases and more)

· Methods of structuring from a legal standpoint

· Protecting against takeover threats

· Performing effective and complete due diligence

For each topic covered, Structuring Mergers & Acquisitions explores and critiques real-world examples of different types of transactions in a variety of industries. This reference includes hints and tips about what to look out for, how to avoid the inherent pitfalls of different types of transactions and solutions for common problems. In addition, a hypothetical case study presents the entire strategic and financial analysis of a merger from the signing of the confidentiality agreement, through the structuring and negotiation of the deal, concluding with the presentation of an offer and letter of intent.

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From the Publisher

An indispensable "first reference" for Attorneys, Investment Bankers, Corporate Officers, Accountants, Underwriters, Issues, Rating Agency Staff, and Professionals involved in all areas of corporate transactions.

From the Author

In addition to practical guidance and techniques that help professionals close transactions more effectively, Structuring Mergers & Acquisitions offers an extensive library of exhibits, including case studies of actual transactions, coverage of laws governing different types of mergers, acquisitions and restructurings, summaries of accounting standards for mergers & acquisitions and time-saving checklists, charts and graphs.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 665 pages
• Publisher: Aspen Law & Business (February 27, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0735536368
• ISBN-13: 978-0735536364
• Product Dimensions: 10.2 x 7.2 x 2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,878,723 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Good Book, but author/publisher was smoking something, September 24, 2006

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Top Cat "TC" (San Francisco, CA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Structuring Mergers & Acquisitions: A Guide to Creating Shareholder Value (Hardcover)

when they priced the product.

I already own Arzac's book which is excellent for valuation, but I was looking for a more comprehensive book covering other aspects of M&A.

Book contains some good material, but the price for the book is too high without a CD-ROM offering supplemental spreadsheets and other information. Table of Contents is very deceiving.

At best, the book's material is worth $100 and, as such, I am returning it for a refund.

I will go with either Brunner's book (with CD-ROM) or DePamphilis' book which also includes a CD-ROM.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Terrific Investment Banking Reference, April 20, 2006

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This review is from: Structuring Mergers & Acquisitions: A Guide to Creating Shareholder Value (Hardcover)

I purchased this on the advise of a professor with over 20 years experience in the banking industry. It is the best reference text that I have come across in a long time.

I recommend this book to any MBA student who is pursuing a career in investment banking. This comprehensive reference describes investment banking concepts and practices in a manner that is clear and easy to understand. It has been very relevant to the real-time, case-based instruction at my MBA program. Buy it and save yourself a few trips to the full time associate's cubicle this summer, or at least gain a basic understanding of a complicated topic before you go running for help.