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With mergers and acquisitions activity in the past year valued at over $300 billion in the United States alone, it is easy to see why a sound M&A strategy is a cornerstone of attempts to increase the return on shareholder investment. Every type of restructuring has its complexities. But in the excitement of "doing the deal," it can be forgotten that creating shareholder value is the underlying purpose behind every merger, acquisition or corporate restructuring. The purpose of Structuring Mergers & Acquisitions: A Guide to Creating Shareholder Value is to provide the M&A professional with a broad overview of mergers and acquisitions and provide insightful guidance on dealing with every topic critical to successful transaction execution. The guidance and the tools found in this one-volume reference create a framework for thinking about every deal from the point of view of "how will this increase value to our shareholders?" It then offers real-world suggestions, guidance, tips and techniques for managing every phase of a merger, acquisition or restructuring with the goal of increasing value. For each topic, Structuring Mergers & Acquisitions explores and critiques real-world examples of different types of transactions in a variety of industries. These examples include hints and tips about what to look out for, how to avoid the inherent pitfalls of different types of transactions, and solutions for common problems. Written by a seasoned expert who has brokered more than $20 billion worth of transactions, the manual covers each topic from the real-world perspective of the author. The non-technical language, tone and format make this book readily accessible and insightful to professionals of all levels of expertise.

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