Mergers and acquisitions / Nick Humphrey

Mergers and Acquisitions is a plain English reference guide for mergers, acquisitions and buyouts with step-by-step advice on the key legal, tax and structuring issues when implementing transactions. It is a comprehensive text intended to assist professionals, investors, management teams and advisers providing detailed and up-to-date information on each stage of the deal and related areas. In addition to containing chapters on term sheets, shareholder arrangements, debt financing and due diligence, this book also considers the best approach to ensuring success in various specific deal types, including initial public offerings, employee share option plans, investing in roll-ups and distressed acquisitions. In each case, the benefits and risks are considered and industry statistics provided. The inclusion of useful checklists, definitions, case studies and examples all contribute to making Mergers and Acquisitions an essential addition to the bookshelves of all those involved in acquisitions, divestments and private equity.