Maximizing Corporate Value through Mergers and Acquisitions

Discover a solid, strategic foundation for analyzing and evaluating mergers and acquisitions Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) offer high returns, but at the cost of high risks that are often hidden until after the deal has closed. Understanding the wide range of growth options available-as well as which have worked best in the past, and which have failed-can help all those involved in M&A create outcomes with long-term, sustainable gains. Maximizing Corporate Value through Mergers and Acquisitions offers a comprehensive resource for analyzing the costs and benefits of any given deal. This guide delves into the large (though often underutilized) body of research on successful and unsuccessful M&As to examine factors for both success and failure. Drilling down beyond superficial considerations, the coverage reveals the contradictions and buried time bombs in various deals that can easily slip by decision-makers, resulting in billion-dollar mistakes. Author Patrick Gaughan-a respected consultant to leading corporations-presents frank discussion of specific M&A flops with a critical look at the poor managerial planning and strategies that led to these failures, plus expert know-how to help your business dodge such bullets in the future, with discussion on: Merger growth strategy Valuation Corporate governance Vertical and horizontal growth Emerging markets Joint ventures and strategic alliances Downsizing and divestment Strategic alternatives to M&A And more Filled with detailed case studies, Maximizing Corporate Value through Mergers and Acquisitions provides a complete treatment of the risks, consequences, and benefits of various M&A deals.