Mergers and Acquisitions in Practice

Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) can provide companies with many benefits, including new capabilities, technologies, products, immediate entry into new markets, and lower operation costs through consolidation of resources. But in the optimism and excitement of the deal many of the challenges are often overlooked.

This comprehensive collection brings together an international team of experts who move beyond the theory to focus on the practical elements of mergers and acquisitions. Using a hands-on, step-by-step approach, they provide tools and strategies for managing and optimizing M&A performance, including:

•    ways to analyze different types of synergy

• understanding and analyzing cultural differences

• making use of data during pre- and post-merger activities.

This comprehensive book is a key resource for students, researchers and managers who wish to understand a key facet of the international business world.