Mergers and acquisitions business strategies for accountants

Supplemented annually to keep accountants up-to-date with the latest SEC requirements, this completely revised edition focuses on the entire process of Mergers and Acquisitions--from planning through post-acquisition integration. Readers will find helpful step-by-step guidance on reviewing an acquis...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autor principal: Gole, William J. (-)
Otros Autores: Morris, Joseph M., 1949-
Formato: Libro electrónico
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Hoboken, N.J. : John Wiley & Sons c2007.
Edición:3rd ed
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  • MERGERS AND ACQUISITIONS, Third Edition; CONTENTS; ABOUT THE AUTHORS; PREFACE; Chapter 1: MERGER AND ACQUISITION OVERVIEW; 1.1 INTRODUCTION; 1.2 CENTRAL ROLE OF STRATEGIC PLANNING IN THE MERGER AND ACQUISITION PROCESS; 1.3 TYPES OF M& A ACTIVITY; 1.4 TRANSACTION OVERVIEWS; 1.5 ROLE OF THE FINANCIAL MANAGER IN MERGERS AND ACQUISITIONS; Chapter 2: CANDIDATE SEARCH AND QUALIFICATION; 2.1 INTRODUCTION; 2.2 OVERVIEW OF THE SEARCH AND QUALIFICATION PROCESS; 2.3 CREATION OF A CORE ACQUISITION TEAM; 2.4 SEARCH EFFORT; 2.5 CANDIDATE SCREENING; Appendix 2A: ACQUISITION CHARTER
  • ACQUISITION CHARTER XYZ CORPORATION FEBRUARY 2007Chapter 3: VALUATION AND PRELIMINARY AGREEMENT; 3.1 INTRODUCTION; 3.2 VALUATION OVERVIEW; 3.3 VALUATION MODELING; 3.4 ACQUIRER'S INTERNAL APPROVAL TO PROCEED; 3.5 ESTABLISH A MUTUAL UNDERSTANDING OF BROAD TERMS OF THE TRANSACTION; 3.6 DOCUMENTATION OF THE BROAD TERMS OF THE TRANSACTION; 3.7 REQUEST FOR INFORMATION TO BE USED IN DUE DILIGENCE; Appendix 3A: A SURVEY OF VALUATION METHODOLOGY AND TECHNIQUES; VALUATION MODEL; SYNTHESIZING THE ESTIMATE OF VALUE: FINAL COMMENTS; Appendix 3B: ILLUSTRATION OF LETTER OF INTENT
  • Appendix 3C: ILLUSTRATIVE INFORMATION REQUESTXYZ SOFTWARE CO; Chapter 4: PREPARING FOR AND EXECUTING DUE DILIGENCE; 4.1 INTRODUCTION; 4.2 CREATION OF THE DUE DILIGENCE TEAM; 4.3 DEVELOPMENT OF THE DUE DILIGENCE PROGRAM; 4.4 PLANNING DUE DILIGENCE; 4.5 CONDUCTING DUE DILIGENCE; 4.6 REPORTING ON DUE DILIGENCE; 4.7 VARIATION ON THE THEME: AUCTIONS; Appendix 4A: ACQUISITION DUE DILIGENCE CHECKLIST; BUSINESS OVERVIEW; FINANCIAL REVIEW; ACQUISITION CANDIDATE INFORMATION; I. CORPORATE; II. GENERAL; III. FINANCIAL; IV. TECHNOLOGY; V. PRODUCTS; VI. MARKETING AND SALES; VII. LEGAL; E. TAXES
  • VIII. INSURANCEIX. HUMAN RESOURCES; Chapter 5: CONTRACT AND CLOSE; 5.1 INTRODUCTION; 5.2 ELEMENTS OF THE AGREEMENT; 5.3 SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS; Appendix 5A: ILLUSTRATION OF STOCK PURCHASE AGREEMENT; ILLUSTRATION OF STOCK PURCHASE AGREEMENT; ARTICLE I PURCHASE AND SALE; ARTICLE II PURCHASE PRICE AND NONCOMPETITION PAYMENT; ARTICLE III REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF THE SELLER AND THE COMPANY; ARTICLE IV REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF BUYER; ARTICLE V INFORMATION AND CONFIDENTIALITY; ARTICLE VI CONSULTING AND NONCOMPETITION AGREEMENTS; ARTICLE VII CONDITIONS TO CLOSING; ARTICLE VIII CLOSING
  • ARTICLE IX TERMINATIONARTICLE X MUTUAL INDEMNIFICATION; ARTICLE XI POSTCLOSING OPERATIONS; ARTICLE XII GENERAL PROVISIONS; Appendix 5B: ILLUSTRATION OF ASSETS PURCHASE AGREEMENT; ILLUSTRATION OF ASSETS PURCHASE AGREEMENT; ARTICLE I PURCHASE AND SALE OF ASSETS; ARTICLE II PURCHASE PRICE AND NONCOMPETITION PAYMENT; ARTICLE III ASSUMPTION OF LIABILITIES; ARTICLE IV REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF THE SHAREHOLDER AND THE SELLER; ARTICLE V REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF THE BUYER; ARTICLE VI INFORMATION AND CONFIDENTIALITY; ARTICLE VII CONSULTING AND NONCOMPETITION AGREEMENTS
  • ARTICLE VIII CONDITIONS TO CLOSING