{"product_id":"9780128024539","title":"Mergers, Acquisitions, and Other Restructuring Activities","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eMergers, Acquisitions, and Other Restructuring Activities\u003c\/i\u003e is unique in that it is the most current, comprehensive, and cutting-edge text on M\u0026amp;A and corporate restructuring available. It is \u003ci\u003ecurrent\u003c\/i\u003e in that it includes many of the most up-to-date and notable deals (e.g., Facebook’s takeover of WhatsApp, the Dell privatization, and Verizon’s mega buyout of Vodafone’s share of Verizon Wireless), precedent setting judicial decisions (e.g., efforts to overturn defenses at Airgas and Sotheby’s), new regulations (e.g., expediting backend mergers), trends (e.g., increasing role of activist investors in takeovers), and new tactics (e.g., two-tiered poison pill) employed in M\u0026amp;As. Most integrative case studies are new for this edition and involve transactions that have been announced or completed since 2013. It is \u003ci\u003ecomprehensive\u003c\/i\u003e in that nearly all aspects of M\u0026amp;As and corporate restructuring are explored. It is \u003ci\u003ecutting edge\u003c\/i\u003e in that conclusions and insights are anchored by the most recent academic research, with references to more than 200 empirical studies published in leading peer-reviewed journals just since 2012. And the substantially updated content is illustrated with numerous practical exhibits, case studies involving diverse transactions, easy-to-understand numerical examples, and hundreds of discussion questions and practice exercises. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe highlights of the new edition are listed here:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e· \u003cb\u003eNew Chapters\u003c\/b\u003e: Two new chapters: Chapter 9 and 14. Chapter 9 discusses the basics of applying financial modeling methods to firm valuation and assists the reader in understanding the power (and limitations) of models in analyzing real world situation. Chapter 14 illustrates how complex financial models often are used to support the deal structuring process during M\u0026amp;A negotiations.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e· \u003cb\u003eNew Cases: Ninety percent of the nearly forty case studies are new and involve transactions announced or completed during the last three years. These cases represent friendly, hostile, highly leveraged, and cross-border deals in ten different industries, involving public and private firms as well as firms experiencing financial distress. All end of chapter case studies begin with a \"Key Objectives\" section indicating what the student should learn from the case study and include discussion questions and solutions available in the online instructors’ manual. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e· \u003cb\u003eLatest Research:\u003c\/b\u003e This edition focuses on the most recent and relevant academic studies, some of which contain surprising insights changing the way we view this subject matter. Recent research has significant implications for academicians, students, M\u0026amp;A practitioners, and government policy makers shedding new light on current developments and trends in the ever-changing mergers and acquisitions market. The market for corporate control and corporate restructuring strategies are constantly changing, reflecting the ongoing globalization of both product and capital markets, accelerating technological change, escalating industry consolidation, changing regulatory practices, and intensifying cross-border competition. While continuing to be relevant, empirical research covering the dynamics of the M\u0026amp;A markets of the 1970s, 1980s, and 1990s may be less germane in explaining current undercurrents and future trends.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes two new chapters. Chapter 9 discusses the basics of applying financial modeling methods to firm valuation and assists the reader in understanding the power (and limitations) of models in analyzing real world situation. Chapter 14 illustrates how complex financial models often are used to support the deal structuring process during M\u0026amp;A negotiations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTeaches about the financial, legal, accounting, and strategic elements of mergers and acquisitions by concentrating on the ways their agents interact. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHighlights international mergers \u0026amp; acquisitions activities.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFocuses on the most recent and relevant academic studies, some of which contain surprising insights changing the way we view this subject matter. While continuing to be relevant, empirical research covering the dynamics of the M\u0026amp;A markets of the 1970s, 1980s, and 1990s may be less germane in explaining current undercurrents and future trends.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeatures practical exhibits, case studies involving a diverse range of transactions, easy-to-understand numerical examples, and hundreds of discussion questions and practical exercises.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Elsevier Science","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47079701446896,"sku":"9780128024539","price":99.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9780128024539_p0.jpg?v=1763639784","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9780128024539","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}