M & A from Planning to Integration Executing Acquisitions and Increasing Shareholder Value

M&A activity continues at a blistering pace. From the many new mergers and acquisitions making headlines to the companies struggling with post-merger issues, never before has it been more clear that any organization which has its eye on a target must follow a systematic plan in order to succeed. And, while the motivations for doing the deal vary from one organization to another, the focus is always the same: shareholder value. However, too many mergers and acquisitions actually destroy rather than create value. M&A From Planning to Integration seeks to reverse that trend with a systematic plan for success. A step-by-step guide to doing the deal, M&A From Planning to Integration covers everything from identifying the target to managing integration. Highly accessible in both style and format, this is a useful reference for everyone involved in the M&A process, from CEOs to management. The authors analyze key steps that are critical to successful acquisitions, including: analyzing the acquiring company's resources; conducting due diligence; and selecting appropriate legal and tax structures.