Takeovers, Restructuring and Corporate Governance - Hardcover

Weston, J. Fred; Chung, Kwang S.; Siu, Juan A.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 013889163X ISBN 13: 9780138891633

Publisher: Pearson, 1997

Synopsis

Appropriate for undergraduate and graduate level (MBA) business administration, economics, and social science courses covering strategic mergers and acquisitions and corporate valuation.

This important book provides an accessible introduction to the literature on corporate mergers and acquisitions. It is a complete, yet concise, text that synthesizes recent available literature on takeovers, mergers, restructuring, and corporate governance within a logical, analytical structure. It also provides important discussions of valuation, cost of capital, and strategic financial planning.

About this title

From the Back Cover:

Mergers and acquisitions are the most significant economic activity taking place in today's economy. This text seeks to explain the role of this activity and helps managers pursue M&A strategies more effectively.

Features:

• Provides conceptual discussion on why mergers take place
• Describes the arbitrage activity associated with mergers and acquisitions
• Presents the historical and industry evidence on the sources of merger activity

About this edition

• Publisher: Pearson
• Publication date: 1997
• ISBN 10: 013889163X
• ISBN 13: 9780138891633
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 528