{"product_id":"9780071508339","title":"Merge Ahead: Mastering the Five Enduring Trends of Artful M\u0026A","description":"\u003cp\u003ePrior to the economic downturn of 2008–2009, the number of mergers and acquisitions reached an historic high. Whatever happens next, one thing is clear: mergers, acquisitions, and growth will be more important than ever. Those who prepare their organizations for a multifaceted growth strategy—integrating acquisitions, organic growth, and alliances—will be the ones most likely to survive the difficult years and seize the opportunities in tomorrow’s restructured industries. If you’re a corporate leader—of a company large or small—there’s a merge ahead in your future.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eWith \u003ci\u003eMerge Ahead\u003c\/i\u003e, corporate leaders and M\u0026amp;A professionals across the deal-making spectrum will have at their fingertips an insightful, accessible guide to the forces driving today’s deal environment and the most effective strategic and tactical responses for managing them.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eMerge Ahead\u003c\/i\u003e provides key advice on managing the five major M\u0026amp;A trends that are shaping the corporate landscape:\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eCreating the relevant scale and coherence a company needs for profitable growth\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eUsing deliberate speed to manage increasing velocity and stakeholder impatience\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eCoping with increased competition as the new blue chip companies from emerging markets pursue deals globally\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eCompeting with a host of agile and deeppocketed financial buyers, including private equity and sovereign wealth funds\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eManaging growing waves and bubbles of M\u0026amp;A activity that can drive valuations to unsustainable heights\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eMerge Ahead\u003c\/i\u003e contains the most up-to-date information available on recent mergers and trends in the world of M\u0026amp;A. It conveys critical information inconcise and fast-paced language, providing busy executives a hands-on resource that won’t bog them down.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eAll signs point to M\u0026amp;A as one of the most useful vehicles of growth now and in the future. Let \u003ci\u003eMerge Ahead\u003c\/i\u003e be your guide through the sometimes rocky but ultimately fruitful and exciting new landscape of mergers and acquisitions.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"McGraw-Hill Education","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47107906306288,"sku":"9780071508339","price":17.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9780071508339_p0.jpg?v=1763635438","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9780071508339","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}