{"product_id":"smart-things-to-know-about-mergers-and-acquisitions-paperback-softback-9781841120867","title":"Smart Things to Know About Mergers and Acquisitions (Paperback \/ softback) 9781841120867","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eSmart Things to Know About Mergers and Acquisitions\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eTony Grundy (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9781841120867, Wiley\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback \/ softback, published 26 February 2003\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e256 pages\u003cbr\u003e21.1 x 17.8 x 1.6 cm, 0.399 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSmart Things to Know About Mergers and Acquisitions is a concise, step by step account of how to conduct all the most important phases of M\u0026amp;A: including the strategic analysis, search process, deal-making, due diligence, integration and post-acquisition review. Illustrated with many checklists, practical pointers and real acquisition case mterial, Tony Grundy shows you all the Smart Things to Know About Mergers and Acquisitions.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 1 – Introduction – Acquisitions and Growth.\u003c\/b\u003e  \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eAcquisition logic and growth – the acquisition culture.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAcquisitions strategy and business growth.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe logic of acquisitions and routes to growth.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAcquisitions, alliances and organic development.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHow acquisitions can add, dilute or destroy shareholder value.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAcquisitions and shareholder value (1) – types of acquisitions.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAcquisitions and shareholder value (2) – segmenting the value.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe acquisition process.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIntegrating management perspectives – strategic, financial, organisational, tax, legal.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAlternatives to acquisition – alliances and organic development.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDivestment.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStructure of the book.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSummary.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 2 – The Acquisition Strategy.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eIntroduction – championing the strategy.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStrategy and objectives.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGap analysis – where do acquisitions fit in?\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAcquisition options.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStrategic and financial attractiveness, implementation difficulty, uncertainty and risk, and stakeholder acceptability.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDetermining criteria – do’s and don’ts.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eDetailed evaluation – external.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBMW and Rover case study.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDetailed evaluation – internal.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSummary.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 3 – Search.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eIntroduction.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDifferent search processes.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eApproaching your target.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSummary.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 4 – Acquisitions – Strategic Due Diligence.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eIntroduction.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEvaluation, strategic attractiveness – the GE grid.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFinancial attractiveness.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEvaluating implementation difficulty.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUncertainty and risk.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStakeholder acceptability.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSummary.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 5 – Gaining the Overview – Success in Due Diligence.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eIntroduction.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMarkets and marketing.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eProducts and services.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTechnology and IT\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBMW and Rover case (continued).\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eOperations and people.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eManufacturing.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSummary.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 6 – Financial Evaluation.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eSegmenting the value of an acquisition.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBases of valuation – earnings, assets, discounted cash flows.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePrice-earnings ratio.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAssets backing.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDiscounted cash flows.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eScenarios and uncertainty and risk analysis.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLinks to the negotiation process.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 7 – Managing the Deal.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eIntroduction – acquisition options and bargaining power.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUnderstanding deal-making agendas.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDeal scenarios.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDeal-making do’s and don’ts.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFunding the acquisition.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBMW and Rover case (continued).\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSummary.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 8 – Acquisition Integration.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe role of the acquisition champion.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eIntegration success and failure.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIntegration strategies – the alternatives.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCommunication issues and the BMW\/Rover case (continued).\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eProject managing integration.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEvaluating success.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePost acquisition learning and review.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSummary.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 9 – The Champneys Case.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eIntroduction and background.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAcquisition integration strategy – options.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe integration process.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe integration plan.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eManaging the integration – the dynamics.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCase postscript.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSummary.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 10 – Conclusion.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe role of acquisitions – a review.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDiagnosis of your own skills and weaknesses.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAcquisitions and your career.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAppendix 1.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGranada and Forte case study.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Business \u0026amp; management [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Business \u0026amp; management\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Business%20\u0026amp;%20management%20%5BKJ%5D%22\"\u003eKJ\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Capstone","offers":[{"title":"Brand New","offer_id":52446833213720,"sku":"9781841120867","price":13.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/files\/9781841120867.jpg?v=1785115197","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/smart-things-to-know-about-mergers-and-acquisitions-paperback-softback-9781841120867","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}