Mergers, Acquisitions, and Other Restructuring Activities

Part I: The Mergers and Acquisitions Environment Chapter 1: Introduction to Mergers and Acquisitions (M&As) Chapter 2: Regulatory Considerations Chapter 3: The Corporate Takeover Market: Common Takeover Tactics, Antitakeover Defenses, and Corporate Governance Part II: The Mergers and Acquisitions Process: Phases 1-10 Chapter 4: Planning: Developing Business and Acquisition Plans-Phases 1 and 2 of the Acquisition Process Chapter 5: Implementation: Search through Closing-Phases 3-10 Chapter 6: Integration Mergers, Acquisitions, and Business Alliances Part III: Merger and Acquisition Valuation and Modeling Chapter 7: A Primer on Merger and Acquisition Cash-Flow Valuation Chapter 8: Applying Relative, Asset-Oriented, and Real-Option Valuation Methods to Mergers and Acquisitions Chapter 9: Applying Financial Modeling Techniques to Value, Structure, and Negotiate Mergers and Acquisitions Chapter 10: Analysis and Valuation of Privately Held Companies Part IV: Deal Structuring and Financing Strategies Chapter 11: Structuring the Deal: Payment and Legal Considerations Chapter 12: Structuring the Deal: Tax and Accounting Considerations Chapter 13: Financing Transactions: Private Equity, Hedge Funds, and Leveraged Buyout Structures and Valuation Part V: Alternative Business and Restructuring Strategies Chapter 14: Joint Ventures, Partnerships, Strategic Alliances, and Licensing Chapter 15: Alternative Exit and Restructuring Strategies: Divestitures, Spin-Offs, Carve-Outs, Split-Ups, and Split-Offs Chapter 16: Alternative Exit and Restructuring Strategies: Reorganization and Liquidation Chapter 17: Cross-Border Mergers and Acquisitions: Analysis and Valuation References Glossary Index