Mergers and acquisitions (M&A#41; continue to play a vital role in savvy corporate financial strategies. As the economy continues its journey toward recovery from the worldwide recession, M&A can ensure that corporations will thrive in the coming years. The Sixth Edition of Mergers, Acquisitions, and Corporate Restructurings has been revised and updated to highlight the current types of corporate restructuring that can be used effectively within an organization. Written by Patrick A. Gaughan-a noted expert in the field of M&A-this essential guide examines the full range of corporate restructurings from mergers and acquisitions: joint ventures, strategic alliances, divestitures, and other kinds of sell-offs. Accessible and practical, this important guide addresses the historical growth and development of the field of M&A. It also frames mergers and acquisitions in a realistic context with illustrative case studies that illuminate key points and changes in the field. Comprehensive in scope, the book examines M&A and restructuring from a global perspective and overviews recent international trends, takeover laws in major countries, as well as other laws and rules that govern the field.

Mergers, Acquisitions, and Corporate Restructurings includes the proven tactics to use when pursuing or thwarting a hostile takeover. This book provides usable strategies for company growth and company downsizing, as well as details on spin-offs, divestitures, and equity carve-outs. The author reveals the opportunities available for restructuring in bankruptcy and how this varies in different regions. He also explores the role of corporate governance and its role in the restructuring process. This vital resource also contains the latest research studies that target the advancement of the M&A practice. The Sixth Edition of Mergers, Acquisitions, and Corporate Restructurings gives corporate leaders a definite edge in today's highly competitive global marketplace. Patrick A. Gaughan dispenses pertinent, substantiated knowledge in a relatable framework so that you can effectively develop your organization.