Alexandra Reed Lajoux & H. Peter Nesvold 
Art of M&A, Fourth Edition 
A Merger Acquisition Buyout Guide

Authoritative and completely up-to-date, the Fourth Edition of The Art of M&A is an unsurpassed, one-stop guide to every facet of mergers and acquisitions that enables you to make winning deals with complete confidence.This definitive resource retains its popular Q&A format, offering quick access to all the changes that have occurred in the field since the merger wave of the 1990s. The book explores every key aspect of winning M&A transactions, and presents advice on avoiding common M&A pitfalls.The Fourth Edition of The Art of M&A features vital information on:Getting Started in Mergers and Acquisitions –learning the basic M&A process, requirements, negotiating skills, and objectives Planning and Finding –deciding what to buy and then locating it Valuation and Pricing – using multiple valuation methods to discover the true value of an acquired company or unit The Art of Financing and Refinancing – mastering funding sources and issues Structuring M/A/B Transactions – managing general, tax, and accounting considerations The Due Diligence Inquiry – looking into the past, present, and future risks of the business to be purchased Negotiating the Acquisition Agreement and the Letter of Intent– understanding two vital documents in the M&A process Closing – synchronizing the many individual items to produce a harmonious transaction Postmerger Integration and Divestitures – following through after the M&A deal to capture the economic value of synergies Special Issues for M&A in Public Companies_examining the unique legal and business considerations of public entities Workouts, Bankruptcies, and Liquidations – handling specific financial problems that arise in M&A transactions with entities in the zone of insolvency Structuring Transactions with International Aspects – developing the necessary skills and knowledge to do M&A deals across national borders Filled with detailed examples and case studies, this updated classic also includes discussion of purchase accounting, Section 404, new legal cases with M&A implications, and more.