Mergers & acquisitions for dummies

The easy way to make smart business transactions Are you a business owner, investor, venture capitalist, or member of a private equity firm looking to grow your business by getting involved in a merger with, or acquisition of, another company? Are you looking for a plain-English guide to how mergers and acquisitions can affect your investments? Look no further. Mergers & Acquisitions For Dummies explains the entire process step by step?from the different types of transactions and structures to raising funds and partnering. Plus, you'll get expert advice on identifying targets, business valuati.

Mergers & Acquisitions For Dummies®; About the Author; Dedication; Author's Acknowledgments; Contents at a Glance; Table of Contents; Introduction; About This Book; Conventions Used in This Book; What You're Not to Read; Foolish Assumptions; How This Book Is Organized; Icons Used in This Book; Where to Go from Here; Part I: Mergers & Acquisitions 101; Chapter 1: The Building Blocks of Mergers and Acquisitions; Defining Mergers and Acquisitions; Introducing Important Terms and Phrases; Adhering to Basic M&A Rules and Decorum; Considering the Costs Associated with M&A.

Determining What Kind of Company You HaveChapter 2: Get ting Ready to Buy or Sell a Company; Considering Common Reasons to Sell; Planning Ahead to Ensure a Smooth Sale; Exploring Typical Reasons to Acquire; Prepping before an Acquisition; Buying a Company from a PE Firm; Chapter 3: Previewing the Generally Accepted M&A Process; Take Note! The M&A Process in a Nutshell; Exploring Two Types of M&A Processes: Auction versus Negotiation; Who Has It Easier, Buyer or Seller?; Following the Power Shifts in the M&A Process; What to Tell Employees and When.

Part II: Taking the First Steps to Buy or Sell a CompanyChapter 4: F…