This book provides a comprehensive look at the field's growth and development, and places M&As in realistic context amidst changing trends, legislation, and global perspectives. All-inclusive coverage merges expert discussion with extensive graphs, research, and case studies to show how M&As can...

Cover -- Title Page -- Copyright -- Contents -- Preface -- Part I: Background -- Chapter 1: Introduction -- Recent M&A Trends -- Terminology -- Valuing a Transaction -- Types of Mergers -- Merger Consideration -- Merger Professionals -- Merger Arbitrage -- Leveraged Buyouts and the Private...