Mergers and acquisitions are the most significant economic activity taking place in today's economy. This text seeks to explain the role of this activity and helps managers pursue M&A strategies more effectively. Features: Provides conceptual discussion on why mergers take place Describes the arbitrage activity associated with mergers and acquisitions Presents the historical and industry evidence on the sources of merger activity

The takeover process - The legal and regulatory framework - Accounting for M & As - Tax planning options - Strategic processes - Theories of mergers and tender offers - A chemical industry case study - Measurement of abnormal returns - The timing of merger activity - Empirical tests of M & A performance - Alternative approaches to valuation - Foundations of DCF spreadsheet valuation - Derivation of revenue growth valuation formulas - Derivation of investment opportunity valuation formulas - Increasing the value of the organization - Restructuring and divestitures - Restructuring organization and ownership relationships - Financial restructuring - Joint ventures and alliances - ESOPs and MLPs - Going private and leveraged buyouts - International takeovers and restructuring Share repurchade - Takeover defenses - Corporate governance and performance - Implementation and management guides for M & As.

For undergraduate and graduate courses on Mergers and Acquisitions, or as a supplement for Business or Corporate Finance, Economics, or Strategy This book brings together conceptual and updated empirical material in a systematic way. It provides students with a basis for understanding mergers and acquisitions and corporate restructuring within the framework of strategic planning issues facing managers in all companies, small and large. The authors' expertise combine to bring an unmatched dimension of reality to the text as they explain the merger and acquisition process. The book covers all areas of critical importance in understanding mergers and acquisitions In today's economy as it: Provides conceptual discussion on why mergers take place Describes the arbitrage activity associated with mergers and acquisitions Presents the historical and industry evidence on the sources of merger activity

This book presents recent literature on corporate mergers, acquisitions, takeovers, restructuring, and corporate governance as well as discussions of valuation, cost of capital, and strategic financial planning. This book discusses how M&As fit into a company's long-term strategy and how restructuring can unlock values in a company. It presents strategies designed to increase a firm's value: i.e., joint ventures, ESOPs, LBOs, share repurchases, and international strategies. The book also provides guides on selecting M&As to strengthen a company or increase its value. The second edition of Takeovers, Restructuring and Corporate Governance has been revised to include the latest empirical data and literature. It also now includes 38 important recent case studies: i.e., QVC-Paramount; Boeing-McDonnell Douglas; Ciba-Geigy-Sandoz, Disney-Cap Cities-ABC, and Time Warner-Turner.