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This book examines how to conduct due diligence on mergers and acquisitions for organizations in China written from a management perspective. It highlights models that appear straightforward and yet are susceptible to oversights and failings and examines the roles of human resource practitioners from when a target company is identified for mergers or acquisitions through … Read more

Valuation is at the heart of any investment decision, whether that decision is buy, sell or hold. But the pricing of many assets has become a more complex task in modern markets, especially after the recent financial crisis. In order to be successful at this endeavor, you must have a firm understanding of the proper … Read more

Mergers & Acquisitions provides human resources professionals with a topical resource to follow during a corporate restructuring. The publication was designed to give those in total rewards a checklist specifically targeted at activities HR professionals need to make sure they conduct before, during and after a merger or acquisition. The checklist covers direct compensation, benefits plans, … Read more

Praise for Financial Statement Analysis FOURTH EDITION “I love this book. It helps to develop the questioning mind—the mind of a financial detective. It teaches the art of skepticism and critical thinking. Readers go beyond definition and calculation and learn interpretation.”—Philip L. Cooley, PhD, Prassel Distinguished Professor of Business, Trinity University “Over my decades of involvement with … Read more

“In the years since publication of the first edition of Private Capital Markets, the concepts and ideas that it presents have been widely accepted by progressive members of the business valuation community. Now with the Second Edition, author Rob Slee has included empirical data on capital markets for midsized businesses. This book remains a must … Read more

Practitioner’s Complete Guide to M&As provides the practical tricks of the trade on M&As: what they need to know, what they have to know, and what they need to do. Numerous examples and forms are included illustrating concepts in discussion. Written in a straight-talking style A highly, practical application-oriented guide to mergers and acquisitions Covers strategy … Read more

The ultimate “tricks of the trade” guide to mergers and acquisitions Mergers and Acquisitions Playbook provides the practical tricks of the trade on how to get maximum value for a middle-market business. This book uniquely covers how to prepare for a sale, how to present the business most positively, and how to control the sale timetable. … Read more

Mergers and acquisitions represent a successful growth strategy for many companies, but, while potentially profitable, M&A transactions are complex and often risky. Covering the latest trends, developments, and best practices for the post-Madoff era, this comprehensive, hands-on resource walks readers through every step of the process, offering practical advice for keeping deals on track and … Read more

“With this extensively upgraded second edition, Dean Anderson and Linda Ackerman Anderson solidify their status as the leading authorities on change leadership and organizational transformation. This is without question the most comprehensive approach for leaders who are serious about making change a strategic discipline.”—Jim Kouzes, Author, The Leadership Challenge and The Truth About Leadership A comprehensive look at … Read more