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Communication is the key to organisational success and nowhere is this truism more apparent than in the influence of internal communication during a transformational process as dramatic as a merger or acquisition. During the complex process of bringing the two sets of employees together, continuous effort is crucial for keeping in touch with how people … Read more

Assets (property, operational facilities) associated with cross-border business transactions must often be transferred and thereby, consistently require numerous transfer documents for different legal systems. Consultants working on such transfers need to have an overview of the process, time frames, and particularities, and must also be able to determine if additional local advisors need to be … Read more

“Once again, Kenneth Marks and company have hit the mark with a comprehensive analysis of corporate and commercial finance, which is both readable and up-to-date. This book is a must for any entrepreneur, middle-market company CFO, or graduate student looking for a thorough presentation of real world financial solutions. I highly recommend it.”—Barry D. Yelton, … Read more

This book is for drafters of Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) contracts. It provides an overview of purchase price adjustment tools, manipulation issues, purchase price calculation standards and the inter-relationship of such clauses. Chapter 2 discusses the basics of M&A, such as the scope of definition for M&A, and the different motives and phases during the … Read more

This invaluable Briefing distils 30 years’ experience from one of the UK’s most successful deal-makers. “Losing a deal by adopting the wrong tactics is unforgivable” Barrie says, but it happens all too often. Transform your success rate by learning the trade secrets and avoiding the costly mistakes. The Briefing is laced with proven tactical advice … Read more

This new and timely book deals with 3 interrelated activities in business and finance: joint ventures, mergers and acquisitions, and capital flow. Table of Contents Preface Research and Review Studies Corporate Joint Ventures: Market Evidence pp. 1-28(Karen C. Denning, Fairleigh Dickinson University, Silberman College of Business, Teaneack, NJ, and Terrill R. Keasler, Appalachian State University, … Read more

This book was designed not only for owners and managers of middle market businesses but as a training text for middle market M&A investment bankers and consultants. It discusses the art and science of middle market M&A as well the all-important psychology and behind-the-scenes negotiations pursued with a particular emphasis on obtaining the absolute highest … Read more

Getting mergers and acquisitions transactions successfully completed requires an understanding of the legal framework, negotiating points, and practical aspects of each stage of the deal. Part legal primer, part business and negotiating primer, Mergers and Acquisitions: A Step-by-Step Legal and Practical Guide provides comprehensive and understandable advice for management, investors, legal and business professionals, and law and … Read more

This book covers the entire spectrum of activities in a typical merger transaction—starting from searching for candidates to closing the deal. It is designed to be a rigorous yet relevant book on mergers, acquisitions and corporate restructuring for students, research scholars and practitioners of finance. The key features of the book include: – Rationale for … Read more