Mergers, Acquisitions, and Corporate Restructurings, 7th Edition

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&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.

Table of Contents

PART I: BACKGROUND
Chapter 1: Introduction
Chapter 2: History of Mergers
Chapter 3: Legal Framework
Chapter 4: Merger Strategy

PART II: HOSTILE TAKEOVERS
Chapter 5: Antitakeover Measures
Chapter 6: Takeover Tactics
Chapter 7: Hedge Funds as Activist Investors

PART III: GOING-PRIVATE TRANSACTIONS AND LEVERAGED BUYOUTS
Chapter 8: Leveraged Buyouts
Chapter 9: The Private Equity Market
Chapter 10: High-Yield Financing and the Leveraged Loan Market

PART IV: CORPORATE RESTRUCTURING
Chapter 11: Corporate Restructuring
Chapter 12: Restructuring in Bankruptcy
Chapter 13: Corporate Governance
Chapter 14: Joint Ventures and Strategic Alliances
Chapter 15: Valuation
Chapter 16: Tax Issues in M&A