The Art Of M A Due Diligence Second Edition Navigating Critical Steps And Uncovering Crucial Data

Author : Alexandra Lajoux,Charles M. Elson
Publisher : McGraw Hill Professional
Page : 562 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2009-12-06
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780071629379

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The Art of M&A Due Diligence, Second Edition: Navigating Critical Steps and Uncovering Crucial Data by Alexandra Lajoux,Charles M. Elson Pdf

The most trusted M&A guidebook available--updated for today's extreme-risk world of business. Major financial scandals, geopolitical upheaval, technological advances, rapid globalization . . . The world--and the way business is done--has changed drastically in the 10 short years since the original publication of this book. As a result, the already tedious M&A process has become exponentially more complex. The most trusted guidebook of its kind, The Art of M&A Due Diligence helps you uncover problems and inconsistencies in an M&A deal while they're still manageable. You’ll find everything you need to mitigate all types of traditional risk—financial (key ratios, new GAAP-IFRS standards), operational (background checks, on-site visits), transactional (verification, checking warranties), and legal (intellectual property, environmental law). This new edition also addresses complications introduced over the past decade by including: New information about the use of electronic data rooms for due diligence New focus on the role of International Accounting Standards New tools for Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) compliance New regulations concerning the environment and social issues New case law of interest, including key decisions of the Delaware Chancery Court and Delaware Supreme Court The fear of risk in an M&A deal is rational, but it shouldn't prevent you from moving ahead. A well-conceived, carefully executed merger or acquisition can be extraordinarily enriching for both buyer and seller. This step-by-step guidebook is all you need to know where to look—and what to look for--when conducting M&A due diligence.

Author : Alexandra Reed Lajoux
Publisher : McGraw Hill Professional
Page : 504 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Law
ISBN : 0071378790

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Art of M and A Due Diligence by Alexandra Reed Lajoux Pdf

The Art of M&A Due diligence is today's most useful guidebook for uncovering problems and inconsistencies while they are still manageable.

Author : Stanley Reed,Stanley Foster Reed,Alexandra Lajoux,Alexandra Reed Lajoux
Publisher : McGraw Hill Professional
Page : 158 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2009-07-13
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780071715010

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The Art of M&A, Fourth Edition, Chapter 7 - Negotiating the Acquisition Agreement and the Letter of Inten by Stanley Reed,Stanley Foster Reed,Alexandra Lajoux,Alexandra Reed Lajoux Pdf

This chapter is from The Art of M&A, Fourth Edition, which, since its original publication, has been the definitive source of information for authoritative guidance on all aspects of mergers and acquisitions. This book provides clear, in-depth answers and explanations on everything from the SEC rules and new tax guidelines to documents and key players. From structuring to due diligence to integration, the authors provide up-to-the-minute information on avoiding mishaps and completing the deal.

Author : H. Peter Nesvold,Elizabeth Bloomer Nesvold,Alexandra Reed Lajoux
Publisher : McGraw Hill Professional
Page : 400 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2015-11-06
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780071805384

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Art of M&A Valuation and Modeling: A Guide to Corporate Valuation by H. Peter Nesvold,Elizabeth Bloomer Nesvold,Alexandra Reed Lajoux Pdf

An M&A “dream team” of experts explains how to conduct due diligence in the first, most important step in the process—determining exactly what a company is worth "What's it worth?" Valuation is the common thread that unifies every M&A transaction, regardless of a company's industry, financial condition, or stage of development. The Art of M&A Valuation and Modeling bridges the gap between M&A valuation in theory and as an appraisal practice. It shows how to perform objective analyses, address all parties’ subjective interests in the transaction, and use practical financial models to complete a smooth transaction that benefits everyone. Alexandra Reed Lajoux is Chief Knowledge Officer at the National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD). She has more than 30 years of experience as a senior writer and editor of newsletters, articles, and books on various business topics. H. Peter Nesvold is a managing director with Jefferies & Co. in New York, where he heads transportation and automotive-related equity research. Elizabeth Bloomer Nesvold is the managing partner of Silver Lane Advisors, an M&A advisory firm specializing in the investment and wealth management industries.

Author : Scott Moeller,Chris Brady
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 325 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2011-01-19
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781119995272

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Intelligent M&A by Scott Moeller,Chris Brady Pdf

Most mergers and acquisitions fail to deliver their expected outcomes, yet they remain essential for growing world-class companies. It follows that those handling M&As must draw on all the tools at their disposal to improve their chances of success. Applying the techniques of business intelligence can help managers to beat the odds. Intelligent M&A looks at the full process of a merger or acquisition from start to finish, and identifies areas where business intelligence can improve the odds of a favourable outcome. Using techniques developed by governmental intelligence services and a wide range of case studies, quotations and anecdotes, the expert authors show how to build success into every phase of the deal.

Author : Kenneth Smith,Alexandra Reed Lajoux
Publisher : McGraw Hill Professional
Page : 368 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2012-01-05
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780071760164

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The Art of M&A Strategy: A Guide to Building Your Company's Future through Mergers, Acquisitions, and Divestitures by Kenneth Smith,Alexandra Reed Lajoux Pdf

Seize the competitive advantage with today’s most powerful strategic tool—M&A “Given the influence of technology, globalization, and regulatory change, M&A will continue to shape our industries. For most companies, therefore, the consideration of M&A in strategy is now fundamental.” –from the Introduction to Part I The Art of M&A Strategy is exactly what you need to build mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures into your overall business strategy—to make M&A a competitive advantage and avoid landing on the long list of M&A failures. Experts in the field of M&A, Smith and Lajoux demystify this otherwise complex subject by taking you through the types of M&A strategy and the key steps to successful M&A strategy development and implementation. The Art of M&A Strategy is conveniently organized into three sections: Part I presents a range of possible corporate strategy situations and provides the role and rationale for M&A in each, such as building and managing a portfolio, participating in industry consolidation, spurring corporate growth, and using acquisitions to create “real options.” Part II outlines how to determine the role of M&A in your strategy—taking into consideration industry context, competitive imperatives, and strategy options—and explains how to find and screen partners, decide whether to buy or sell, and engage the board of directors in M&A decisions. Part III covers M&A as a sustained corporate program, particularly in the context of international growth, outlining the most strategic aspects of post-merger integration, describing how to use advisors throughout the process, and examining core competencies required for successful M&A programs. The authors illuminate the purpose and process of applying M&A with real-world success stories involving Cisco, GE, Google, and many other companies that have leveraged M&A for strategic success. Use The Art of M&A Strategy to create a powerful strategy position for success in today’s changing business environment and to seize and hold competitive advantage.

Author : Mark Mittelberg
Publisher : Tyndale House Publishers, Inc.
Page : 305 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2013
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781414329963

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Confident Faith by Mark Mittelberg Pdf

In Confident Faith, Mark Mittelberg assures Christians that we can be confident in our beliefs. There's no reason to be timid about what we believe, because our beliefs can stand up to the test. Truth isn't dependent on how a person feels or one's own point of view, as so many assert. On the contrary, we can determine truth through our five senses, and that truth reliably points to a deeper and unseen reality. Mark walks readers through twenty arrows that point towards Christian beliefs: from the intricate design of the universe to archaeological proofs, from the consistent testimony of changed lives to the reliability of the ancient documents of the Bible. After studying these arrows, you'll put this book down with a renewed confidence in what you believe and why it matters for eternity.

Author : Alexandra Reed Lajoux
Publisher : McGraw Hill Professional
Page : 1104 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2019-07-19
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781260121797

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The Art of M&A, Fifth Edition: A Merger, Acquisition, and Buyout Guide by Alexandra Reed Lajoux Pdf

Make every deal a major win! The M&A classic has been updated for today’s business landscape Since the last edition of this authoritative resource was published, the M&A world has gone from boom to bust and back again—and this new edition brings you completely up to date. With critical lessons learned from the financial crises and regulatory shocks of the past decade, The Art of M&A, Fifth Edition delivers the information and insight you need to make all the right decisions throughout the process. Learn the ins and outs of: •Getting Started—basic process, requirements, and objectives• Strategy—deciding what to buy and why•Valuation and Modeling—measuring and projecting value pre- and post-merger• Financing and Refinancing—sourcing capital • Structuring—mitigating financial, tax, and legal risk• Due Diligence—investigating a business’s past, present, and future risks• Documentation and Closing—pulling everything together to ensure a smooth transaction • Integration—merging resources, processes, and responsibilities to maximize synergies• Landmark Cases—legal cases you need to understand The Art of M&A is an indispensable resource for anyone heavily engaged in the process—whether you’re an executive tasked with growing your businesses, an investment banker structuring transactions, an attorney responsible for due diligence, or an accountant who advises buyers and sellers. Turn to this definitive resource to develop, steward, and close deals that benefit everyone involved.

Author : Edwin L. Miller, Jr.,Lewis N. Segall
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 336 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2017-03-20
Category : Law
ISBN : 9781119276777

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Mergers and Acquisitions by Edwin L. Miller, Jr.,Lewis N. Segall Pdf

The legal, financial, and business primer to the M&A process Mergers and Acquisitions offers accessible step-by-step guidance through the M&A process to provide the legal and financial background required to navigate these deals successfully. From the initial engagement letter to the final acquisition agreement, this book delves into the mechanics of the process from beginning to end, favoring practical advice and actionable steps over theoretical concepts. Coverage includes deal structure, corporate structuring considerations, tax issues, public companies, leveraged buyouts, troubled businesses and more, with a uniquely solution-oriented approach to the M&A process. This updated second edition features new discussion on cross-border transactions and "pseudo" M&A deals, and the companion websites provides checklists and sample forms to facilitate organization and follow-through. Mergers and acquisitions are complex, and problems can present themselves at each stage of the process; even if the deal doesn't fall through, you may still come out with less than you bargained for. This book is a multi-disciplinary primer for anyone navigating an M&A, providing the legal, financial, and business advice that helps you swing the deal your way. Understand the legal mechanics of an M&A deal Navigate the process with step-by-step guidance Compare M&A structures, and the rationale behind each Solve common issues and avoid transactional missteps Do you know what action to take when you receive an engagement letter, confidentiality agreement, or letter of intent? Do you know when to get the banker involved, and how? Simply assuming the everything will work out well guarantees that it will—for the other side. Don't leave your M&A to chance; get the information and tools you need to get it done right. Mergers and Acquisitions guides you through the process step-by-step with expert insight and real-world advice.

Author : William J. Gole,Paul J. Hilger
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2009-07-17
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780470502808

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Due Diligence by William J. Gole,Paul J. Hilger Pdf

This nuts-and-bolts guide examines all aspects of an M&A due diligence--from coming to the decision to acquire a company, to who should be on the due diligence team, to the actual process and the final report and post-closing follow up. It advocates a focus on both risk mitigation and shareholder value creation, and emphasizes a holistic approach that spans from planning to post-acquisition integration. The tentative contents is: (1) Introduction; (2) Planning for value creation: growth strategy; (3) Engagement and pursuit; (4) Preparing for due diligence; (5) Validation of value: performing due diligence; (6) Assessment of due diligence results; (7) Optimizing value: post diligence negotiation; (8) Extracting value: post-transaction integration.

Author : Mergers and Acquisitions Committee
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2022-05-27
Category : Consolidation and merger of corporations
ISBN : 1639050213

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International M&A Due Diligence, Second Edition by Mergers and Acquisitions Committee Pdf

Designed as a go-to resource for cross-border M&A practitioners, this second edition provides lawyers with a meaningful head start in the due diligence process by compiling responses from leading local firms in the 20 top economies in the world other than the U.S. This book is a compilation of responses from counsel in each country to the updated Model M&A Due Diligence Questionnaire.

Author : Rose Arny
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 1384 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2000-06
Category : American literature
ISBN : UOM:39015046795988

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Forthcoming Books by Rose Arny Pdf

Author : David Roodman
Publisher : CGD Books
Page : 388 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781933286532

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Due Diligence by David Roodman Pdf

The idea that small loans can help poor families build businesses and exit poverty has blossomed into a global movement. The concept has captured the public imagination, drawn in billions of dollars, reached millions of customers, and garnered a Nobel Prize. Radical in its suggestion that the poor are creditworthy and conservative in its insistence on individual accountability, the idea has expanded beyond credit into savings, insurance, and money transfers, earning the name microfinance. But is it the boon so many think it is? Readers of David Roodman's openbook blog will immediately recognize his thorough, straightforward, and trenchant analysis. Due Diligence, written entirely in public with input from readers, probes the truth about microfinance to guide governments, foundations, investors, and private citizens who support financial services for poor people. In particular, it explains the need to deemphasize microcredit in favor of other financial services for the poor.

Author : Peter Howson
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 126 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2017-06-14
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781351606073

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The Essentials of M&A Due Diligence by Peter Howson Pdf

How can you be sure you are buying the company you think you are? Are you sure it is as good as the seller says? How can you be certain unexpected costs and obligations will not suddenly appear once you are the owner and responsible for them? How best can you arm yourself for the negotiations? Have you worked out precisely what you are going to do with it once it is yours? How do you set the priorities for change to recoup the premium you have paid for it? The answer to all these questions, and many more, lies within a series of three comprehensive yet concise volumes by Peter Howson. The Essentials of M&A Due Diligence, the first in the series, is a must for anyone who needs to master the essentials of due diligence with the minimum effort and in the minimum amount of time. Straightforward and unbiased, it sets out the fundamentals of pre-acquisition investigations, showing which are appropriate and why.

Author : Arthur Tseng
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 182 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2019-07-29
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1086114221

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M&A Deal Breaker by Arthur Tseng Pdf

The heart of this book focuses on three most detailed, complex and challenging areas of financial due diligence process and report in a M&A transaction environment in the marketplace; i.e., quality of earnings, cash flows and net assets, together with a high-level summary of the business overview and accounting matters/basis of financial information sections. Also included are the dashboard reporting guidelines and examples for quality of earnings (profit and loss), cash flows, net assets (balance sheet) and business overview/model. It covers areas like information memorandum, information request list, financial modeling, corporate structure analysis, earnings, pro forma EBITDA, adjusted EBITDA, pro forma earnings, carve-out, cash flow, free cash flow, EBITDA to FCFF conversion, financial position, KPIs (dashboard reporting), capex, opex, financial forecast, working capital, net debts and gap analyses, etc. In addition to all the technicalities, the book explodes the reader with 40 technical examples in its respective sections and subsections. It takes the reader further in practice with 27 commentary examples (totaling 206 key findings' commentaries), offering the reader with a key focus and reference to how commentaries to key findings are/can be written and structured. This book is suitable for investment analysts; financial analysts; auditors; accountants & finance managers; financial and business consultants; qualified practicing professionals who look for ways to improve the quality of a buy-side or sell-side financial due diligence process/report; investor or seller who wants to learn and know about the financial due diligence process and detail, and the need for it; an academic professor in finance, business or accounting; a master of finance or an MBA/DBA student; an associate or a student studying towards their professional qualification or a newly qualified professional interested in and wanting to gain a proficient and in-depth understanding of what this field is and how financial due diligence is done by top professionals in practice. "A concise, easy-to-use guide to the documents and procedures associated with financial due diligence. Due diligence - financial analysis that's an integral part of the sale or purchase of any business - is a complex process usually carried out by accountants and other financial professionals. Tseng's book first draws on his years of experience with mergers and acquisitions to provide a detailed overview of due diligence that allows readers who have a basic understanding of accounting practices and terminology to follow the process and understand its basic components. The guide is essentially structured as an immense checklist, with the steps - scope of work, information collection and cash flow analysis, among others - broken down into their key parts. In each subsection, the author provides a comprehensive list of the major details that should be addressed as well as questions to be answered when the analysis is complete. A recurring caution, which appears in multiple chapters, reminds readers that due diligence is an analysis of facts, not speculation. The author explains that conclusions should be based on solid data, and if the necessary numbers are unavailable, the report should note that reality, as opposed to guessing ... For those readers, however, the clearly written text and numerous examples add up to a useful addition to the reference shelf. Not quite an introduction, but a straightforward, detailed guide to a crucial type of financial analysis." Excerpt from Kirkus Indie Review