Mergers and Acquisitions For Dummies

A hands–on guide to taking advantage of these high–power deals
Mergers & Acquisitions For Dummies is for business owners and investors/venture capitalists along with those in private equity firms who are looking to grow their business or invest in a business by getting involved in a merger with or acquisition of another company. Going beyond the case studies of other books, this practical guide provides step–by–step techniques and real–world advice for making such a business transaction happen. It discusses the entire M&A process step by step––from the different types of transactions and structures and choosing the best option to raising funds and partnering, identifying targets, conducting business valuations, doing due diligence, and closing the purchase agreement. In order to insure the transaction′s success, there′s an extended section on transition and integration.