This book brings together conceptual and updated empirical material in a systematic way. It provides students with a basis for understanding mergers and acquisitions and corporate restructuring in the framework of strategic planning issues facing manager

Table of Contents:
• TAKEOVERS AND MERGERS IN PRACTICE. 1. The Takeover Process. 2. The Legal and Regulatory Framework. 3. Accounting for M&As. 4. Deal Structuring (Methods of Payment, Taxes, Collars, Contingent Payouts.) • M&As—IN THEORY AND PRACTICE. 5. Strategic Proce