Mergers and Acquisitions: A Practical Guide for Private Companies and their UK and Overseas Advisers - Hardcover

Reuvid, Jonathan

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0749447508 ISBN 13: 9780749447502

Publisher: Kogan page, 2007

Synopsis

<p>This book sets out to prepare directors for the management of their M&A projects - from strategy discussions and the preparation phase, through pre-funding negotiations, the appointment of professional advisers, the mechanics of M&As, negotiations and the conclusion of contracts. Along the way, tax and accountancy issues, as well as shareholders' and directors' considerations, are taken into account.<br><br> <i>Mergers & Acquisitions</i> provides a detailed explanation of the options for those companies considering merging with or acquiring another business, and the processes involved. Written by leading experts in the field, the book explores the strategic issues that may arise and the challenges that will be encountered, while placing particular emphasis on the legal, taxation and financial implications.</p>

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About the Author

<p><b>Jonathan Reuvid</b> graduated in PPE at Oxford University, worked as an economist for the French national oil company, Total, and then in investment banking before taking up senior line and staff positions in industry including general management of a Fortune 500 multinational covering most Western European countries.<br><br> Subsequently, <b>Jonathan Reuvid</b> engaged in joint venture development in China and a parallel career in business book publishing. He is author of or consultant editor for more than 30 Kogan Page titles.</p>

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<p><i>Introduction by Jonathan Reuvid </i><br><br> <b>Part One: M & A as a business strategy </b><br><br> 1.1 Growth curve, plateau or peak? An entrepreneur's guide to growth<br><br> Stephen Harris, Mazars<br><br> 1.2 Alternatives to flotation: accessing capital and exit strategies<br><br> Kevin McCarthy, Mishcon de Reya<br><br> 1.3 Selling a private company<br><br> Dave Rebbettes, BCMS Corporate<br><br> 1.4 Identifying partners and targets<br><br> Mike Sweeting, Acquisitions International<br><br> 1.5 The challenges of management buy-outs<br><br> David Stanning, B P Collins<br><br> 1.6 The meteoric rise of the MBO<br><br> Oliver Hoffman, Mazars<br><br> 1.7 Grooming a business for sale<br><br> Peter Gray, Cavendish Corporate Finance<br><br> <b>Part Two: Funding considerations </b><br><br> 2.1 Overview<br><br> Peter Wood and Catherine Hemsworth, Pinsent Masons<br><br> 2.2 Private equity and VC investment perspectives<br><br> Paul Rivers-Latham, Cobalt Corporate Finance<br><br> 2.3 Consideration<br><br> Edward Hoare and Nick Jennings, Faegre & Benson<br><br> 2.4 Crystallizing value<br><br> Adrian Alexander, Mazars<br><br> 2.5 Pensions issues<br><br> Richard Jones, Punter Southall & Co<br><br> <b>Part Three: The mechanics of M&A </b><br><br> 3.1 Overview<br><br> Simon Arthur, Horsey Lightly Fynn<br><br> 3.2 Identifying partners and targets<br><br> Lisa Wright, Bureau van Dijk Electronic Publishing<br><br> 3.3 Appointing advisers<br><br> Daniel O'Connell, Kerman & Co<br><br> 3.4 Approaching partners and targets<br><br> Mike Sweeting, Acquisitions International<br><br> 3.5 Negotiating techniques for the seller<br><br> Dave Rebettes, BCMS Corporate<br><br> [#]<br><br> 3.6 Taxation and accountancy considerations<br><br> James A Turner, PKF (UK)<br><br> 3.7 Legal considerations in making an acquisition for smaller companies<br><br> Stephen Coneybeare, Conybeare Solicitors<br><br> 3.8 Common features in the acquisition of private companies<br><br> Alan Kelly, MacRoberts<br><br> <b>Part Four: The process of M&A </b><br><br> 4.1 Introduction<br><br> Peter Wood and David Stevenson, Pinsent Masons<br><br> 4.2 Critical issues in M&A transactions for SMEs<br><br> Gideon Nellen, Nellen Solicitors<br><br> 4.3 Legal documentation: where to start<br><br> David Wilkinson, Field Fisher Waterhouse<br><br> 4.4 Legal documentation: purchase of a company (share sale) sale agreement<br><br> David Wilkinson, Field Fisher Waterhouse<br><br> 4.5 Legal documentation: purchase of a business (business sale)<br><br> David Wilkinson, Field Fisher Waterhouse<br><br> 4.6 Due diligence<br><br> Peter Guinn, Alliotts<br><br> 4.7 Acquisitions of smaller, owner-managed businesses<br><br> Philip Wild, Kidd Rapinet<br><br> 4.8 Cautionary tales<br><br> Duncan Taylor, Nelsons<br><br> <b>Part Five: Shareholders' and directors' considerations </b><br><br> 5.1 The acquisition process, from start to finish - and beyond<br><br> Geoff Howles, Howles & Company<br><br> 5.2 Financial public relations in M&A environments<br><br> Peter Reilly, Aquila Financial<br><br> 5.3 Post M&A change management: taking charge of change<br><br> Norrie Johnston, Executives Online<br><br> 5.4 Taxation issues<br><br> David Nolan and Sarah Salton, Hurst & Co<br><br> 5.5 Insurance issues in M&As<br><br> Alan Pratten, Heath Lambert<br><br> 5.6 Service agreements and pension provisions<br><br> Richard Jones, Punter Southall & Co<br><br> 5.7 Preparing for admission to the Alternative Investment Market (AIM)<br><br> Andrew Millington, Mazars<br><br> 5.8 How to choose your professional advisers for an AIM flotation<br><br> David Massey, Athanor Capital Partners</p>

Edition details

• Publisher: Kogan page
• Publication date: 2007
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0749447508
• ISBN 13: 9780749447502
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 304