Deals From Hell: M&a Lessons That Rise Above The Ashes

E-Book Overview

A detailed look at the worst M&A deals ever and the lessons learned from them It's common knowledge that about half of all merger and acquisition (M&A) transactions destroy value for the buyer's shareholders, and about three-quarters fall short of the expectations prevailing at the time the deal is announced. In Deals from Hell, Robert Bruner, one of the foremost thinkers and educators in this field, uncovers the real reasons for these mishaps by taking a closer look at twelve specific instances of M&A failure. Through these real-world examples, he shows readers what went wrong and why, and converts these examples into cautionary tales for executives who need to know how they can successfully navigate their own M&A deals. These page-turning business narratives in M&A failure provide much-needed guidance in this area of business. By addressing the key factors to M&A success and failure, this comprehensive guide illustrates the best ways to analyze, design, and implement M&A deals. Filled with in-depth insights, expert advice, and valuable lessons gleaned from other M&A transactions, Deals from Hell helps readers avoid the common pitfalls associated with this field and presents them with a clear framework for thinking about how to make any M&A transaction a success.

E-Book Content

DEALS FROM HELL DEALS FROM HELL M&A Lessons That Rise Above the Ashes Robert F. Bruner John Wiley & Sons, Inc. Copyright © 2005 by Robert F. Bruner.All rights reserved. Published by John Wiley & Sons, Inc., Hoboken, New Jersey. Published simultaneously in Canada. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, scanning, or otherwise, except as permitted under Section 107 or 108 of the 1976 United States Copyright Act, without
You might also like

Managing The It Services Process
Authors: Noel Bruton    165    0


Doing Business In 2004: Understanding Regulation
Authors: Djankov S. (ed.) , Klein M. (ed.) , McLiesh C. (ed.)    163    0



Vault Career Guide To Marketing And Brand Management
Authors: Jennifer Goodman    179    0


Developer To Designer: Gui Design For The Busy Developer
Authors: Mike Gunderloy    195    0


Pro Java Ee 5 Performance Management And Optimization
Authors: Steven Haines    168    0


Project Management
Authors: Gary R. Heerkens    173    0


Seamanship Techniques
Authors: David J House    148    0


Project Management Practitioner's Handbook
Authors: Ralph L. Kliem , Irwin S. Ludin    120    0


The Blackwell Handbook Of Global Management: A Guide To Managing Complexity
Authors: Henry W. Lane , Martha Maznevski , Mark E. Mendenhall , Jeanne McNett    202    0