Revised edition of the author's Mergers & acquisitions from A to Z, c2011

Includes index

Introduction to the fourth edition -- Basics of mergers and acquisitions -- Preparing for the dance : the seller's perspective -- Initiating the deal : the buyer's perspective -- Letter of intent and other preliminary matters -- Due diligence -- Board's role in M&A -- An overview of regulatory considerations -- Structuring the deal -- Valuation and pricing of the seller's company -- Financing the acquisition -- Purchase agreement and related legal documents -- Keeping M&A deals on track : managing the deal killers -- Post-closing challenges -- Special challenges (and opportunities) in cross-border transactions -- Alternatives to mergers and acquisitions -- Index