Mergers what can go wrong and how to prevent it - Gaughan, Patrick A. (J. Wiley, 2005)
Includes bibliographical references and index
Introduction to mergers and acquisitions -- Merger strategy : why do firms merge? -- Merger success research -- Valuation and overpaying -- Corporate governance : part of the solution -- Reversing the error : sell-offs and other restructurings -- Joint ventures and strategic alliances : alternatives to mergers and acquisitions
A powerful guide for seeking out the best acquisition and merger targetsAs increasingly more companies look to mergers and acquisitions (M & As) as a source of new growth and revenue, there is an even greater chance that these M & As will go bad. This insightful guide focuses on one of the most often debated and key issues in mergers and acquisitions-why some deals fail miserably and why others prosper