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Book SynopsisStrategic alliances are becoming increasingly important as a long-term response to the move towards globalization of businesses, and to their need to learn and adapt quickly, gain access to new markets, and diffuse new technologies. In this comprehensive informative and practical text the authors delvop: An analysis of over 30 alliances in the US, Japan and Europe. A blueprint for successfully forming and implementing an alliance. Practical case histories of nine successful and unsuccessful alliances which highlight benefits and drawbacks. Highly successful in hardback, this book is now available in paperback for undergraduate and MBA students of corporate strategy and international business.Table of ContentsPreface. Part I: Introduction:. 1. Strategic Alliances in International Business. Part II: Formation and Evolution of Strategic Alliances:. 2. The Formation Process. 3. Evolution of Strategic Alliances. Part III: Management Processes:. 4. Planning and Control Considerations. 5. Human Resource Management. Part IV: Contextual Issues:. 6. Culture, Management Approach, and Performance. 7. Common Obstacles. 8. Emerging Challenges. Part V: Conclusions and Implications:. 9. Conclusions. References. Index.

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Book SynopsisLearn how to establish successful business relationships and winning contracts for both parties. Get a solid grounding in the acquisition process, learn the roles of key players, and discover the rules of the game. This practical book briefs you on key steps in contract formation, essential elements of a binding contract, principal objectives for buyers and sellers, and much, much more. Whether you’re forming a contract for the first or fiftieth time, you’ll improve your results with best practices and tools for success.

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Book SynopsisAn insiders' guide to everything interested readers need to know about the ongoing consolidation of the utilities industry. Roll-Up delves into the rich history of utilities consolidation-from the original, highly fragmented US industry structure, through the development of industry views on consolidation and participation, to the drivers and events occurring in the cycles of the modern era. Roll-Up also explores the changing motivations for combinations, the hands-on perspectives of successful transactions, and gives a glimpse into what could happen next for utility mergers and acquisitions. Expert utilities consultant Tom Flaherty interviewed twelve current or former chief executive officers, investment bankers, attorneys, and ratings analysts who provided introspection and commentary on their experiences with consolidation in the modern era from 1995-2020. These notable individuals made the tough decisions about whether to pursue a transaction, and they provided constant advice to management, crafted merger agreements, and evaluated the logic of transactions and the potential for successful outcomes. From deal execution to the current nature of business simplification and portfolio rationalization, Roll-Up covers the past and present of utilities consolidation and looks over the horizon at how future transactions might evolve beyond those seen today.

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Book SynopsisGo Do Deals provides entrepreneurs with a practical method to source and buy companies without having capital and without borrowing lots of money. For those who are ready to take the next step on the entrepreneurial ladder and make the shift from customer to shareholder value creation, Go Do Deals shows them how to: Bypass the brokers and find businesses that are NOT for sale Find, approach, and have positive conversations with potential sellers Structure deals so that they do not need to contribute cash upfront Choose the right deals and avoid buying themselves a job Know the best time to exit or sell their business Buying a company can double one’s business in an afternoon, free them from the treadmill of staff and customers, and avoid the blood, sweat, and years of start-up pain. It’s time to Go Do Deals.

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Book SynopsisBridge the Knowledge GapDo you have what it takes to build agile, successful teams? Pursue mergers that transform? Are you solving the right problems for efficiency and growth? Do you want to leverage your mission for large-scale social change? Does your Board have a shared vision for innovation?Discover the critical lessons of success with 11 Secrets of Nonprofit Excellence in this step-by-step executive guide: Build effective, enthusiastic teams Deploy tech to boost revenues and quality Launch profitable micro businesses Negotiate game-changing legislative outcomes Design and implement dynamic strategic plans 11 Secrets offers practical stories, disciplines, data, and humor in an empowering blueprint for achieving excellence in any organization. The book addresses the resource gap for navigating non-profit growth and innovative tech solutions. Deftly weaving vignettes from the author's successful careers in international publishing and nonprofits, 11 Secrets introduces real-life encounters with notables such as Muhammad Ali to unlock valuable secrets of quality, excellence, and mission advancement. 11 Secrets lends itself to powerful coaching and winning outcomes for start-ups, non-profits, Boards and leaders, cross sector.Trade ReviewPeter Drucker first identified the importance of studying non-profit management. 'No Margin, No Mission' is one famous quote. Nonprofits are by far the largest employer group in the US, and they are the original laboratory for managing knowledge workers. Kathleen Stauffer has added valuable insights to the store of knowledge in this field. Ms. Stauffer's 11 Secrets lives in the real-world of experience, and I find that her insights are also relevant to some of the startups that I work with. Kathleen Stauffer has written the blueprint for creating, managing and advancing a successful and thriving non-profit. Really, if you have a business of any kind this book is a must-read. The strategies in this book will not only take you to the top but will keep you there." - David Perozzi, Senior Producer, CNN

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Book SynopsisWhat makes the "Advances in Mergers and Acquisitions" series stand out is its focus on all three characteristics that make up this research field - studies from scholars in different countries, with different research questions, relying on different theoretical perspectives. Such a broad, and inclusive, approach to mergers and acquisitions is not easily replicated in academic journals, with much narrower mandates and metrics. The collections published each year provide cutting edge ideas by leading scholars on a global scale. Doing so not only broadens the questions being studied, but also helps researchers consider the inter-relationships among different perspectives. In the final analysis, the best way to build understanding around a topic as diffuse as mergers and acquisitions is to be both integrative, and expansive, in choice of research questions and theoretical underpinnings. "Advances in Mergers and Acquisitions" offers this unique perspective, not easily found elsewhere, that will help scholars think about mergers and acquisitions in new ways, building our knowledge base on this critical topic.Table of ContentsList of Contributors. Introduction. Are All Mergers and Acquisitions Treated as if they were Alike? A Review of Empirical Literature. Organisational Commitment in Acquisitions. Merger, She Wrote: Improvising on the Script of Identification Processes During Mergers. Cultural Similarities and Differences: Impacts on Performance in Strategic Partnerships. A Comparative Anatomy of Two Cross-Border Acquisitions by Teva Pharmaceutical Industries. The Use of Accounting-Based Measures in Measuring M&A Performance: A Review of Five Decades of Research. Vertical Versus Horizontal Integration in the Biopharma Industry: The Link between Acquisition Announcements and Stock Market Performance. For Better or for Worse; can M&As Benefit from Marriage Counselling?. A Social Network View of Post-Merger Integration. Advances in Mergers and Acquisitions. Advances in Mergers and Acquisitions. Advances in Mergers and Acquisitions. Copyright page.

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Book SynopsisWhat makes the Advances in Mergers and Acquisitions series stand out is its focus on all three characteristics that make up this research field - studies from scholars in different countries, with different research questions, relying on different theoretical perspectives. Such a broad, and inclusive, approach to mergers and acquisitions is not easily replicated in academic journals, with much narrower mandates and metrics. The collections published each year provide cutting edge ideas by leading scholars on a global scale, broadening the questions being studied and helping researchers consider the inter-relationships among different perspectives. The best way to build understanding around a topic as diffuse as mergers and acquisitions is to be both integrative, and expansive, in choice of research questions and theoretical underpinnings. Advances in Mergers and Acquisitions offers this unique perspective, not easily found elsewhere.Table of ContentsList of Contributors. Introduction. Can We Predict M&A Activity?. Does Expanding through Alliances vs. Mergers and Acquisitions Matter? The Example of the Global Retail Industry. Slow but Certain: The Pre-M&A Process of European National Champion Deals. A Knowledge-Based View of Mergers and Acquisitions Revisited: Absorptive Capacity and Combinative Capability. The Impact of Organizational Culture Differences on Bidder and Target Companies’ Share Values following Merger Announcement: Evidence from a Stock Market Perspective. Reducing Cognitive Bias in Assessing Combination Potential in M&As. Reputation Spillover Effects and Post-Acquisition Performance: A Customer Perspective. Customer and Competitor Responses to Mergers and Acquisitions: An Empirical Investigation in the Logistics Industry. Integrating Relative Standing and Market Discipline: A Complexity Theory Perspective of Post-Merger and Acquisition Executive Departure. A Decision-Making Framework to Analyze Important Dimensions of M&A Performance. Advances in Mergers and Acquisitions. Advances in Mergers and Acquisitions. Advances in Mergers and Acquisitions. Copyright page.

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Book SynopsisThe latest volume of Advances in Mergers & Acquisitions brings together the best research in acquisition strategy by leading scholars in the field of M&A. As more and more companies position themselves for growth and change in a fluctuating global financial climate this volume is a must for scholars and strategy specialists involved in the study or implementation of mergers and acquisitions. Contributions explore the "negotiation stage" of acquisition; the role of the customer; human impacts on the performance of a merger or acquisition; managing cross-border deals, and post-acquisition integration. Important new findings in this volume detail how non-financial considerations help to predict the success or failure of an acquisition strategy. It presents an extensive review of research from the last 30 years on how culture has a direct impact upon global deals and addresses the gap in academic research on how to bridge the organizational and national cultural differences which ultimately cause barriers between acquisition partners.Table of ContentsList of Contributors. Introduction. Human Impacts on the Performance of Mergers and Acquisitions. M&A Negotiation Stage: A Review and Future Research Directions. Customer Roles in Mergers and Acquisitions: A Systematic Literature Review. Post-Acquisition Integration: A Two-Level Framework Lessons from Integration Management of Cross-Border Acquisitions in the Global Automobile Industry. Cross-Border Mergers and Acquisitions: Modelling Synergy for Value Creation. The Impact of Culture on Mergers and Acquisitions: A Third of a Century of Research. Insights of Signaling Theory for Acquisitions Research. Mixed Methods: A Relevant Research Design to Investigate Mergers and Acquisitions. Advances in Mergers and Acquisitions. Advances in Mergers and Acquisitions. Advances in Mergers and Acquisitions. Copyright page.

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Book SynopsisThis significant collection of articles comprises seminal works in recent empirical research on mergers and acquisitions. The papers provide a detailed analysis of fundamental questions such as the sources of gains in mergers and acquisitions, the role of activists in the takeover process, the existence of merger waves, the relevance of auction models in corporate takeovers and the measurement of bidder returns.This volume, with an original introduction by the editor, is an indispensible tool to scholars in finance, economics and industrial organization as well as policymakers in securities regulation, corporate law and antitrust.<Trade Review'This book offers a comprehensive collection of very serious work on mergers and acquisitions. The selection of articles in this collection reflects the skill and experience of Harold Mulherin, who has himself made several high quality contributions to this subject. I recommend the book to all who would like to know the best that has been written about mergers and acquisitions.' -- Harold Demsetz, University of California, Los Angeles, USTable of ContentsContents: Acknowledgements Introduction J. Harold Mulherin PART I SOURCES OF GAINS FROM MERGERS 1. Erik Devos, Palani-Rajan Kadapakkam and Srinivasan Krishnamurthy (2009), ‘How Do Mergers Create Value? A Comparison of Taxes, Market Power and Efficiency Improvements as Explanations for Synergies’ 2. C. Edward Fee and Shawn Thomas (2004), ‘Sources of Gains in Horizontal Mergers: Evidence from Customer, Supplier, and Rival Firms’ 3. Isil Erel (2011), ‘The Effect of Bank Mergers on Loan Prices: Evidence from the United States’ 4. David A. Becher, J. Harold Mulherin and Ralph A. Walkling (2012), ‘Sources of Gains in Corporate Mergers: Refined Tests from a Neglected Industry’ 5. Vojislav Maksimovic, Gordon Phillips and N.R. Prabhala (2011), ‘Post-Merger Restructuring and the Boundaries of the Firm’ 6. Gerard Hoberg and Gordon Phillips (2010), ‘Product Market Synergies and Competition in Mergers and Acquisitions: A Text-Based Analysis’ PART II TAKEOVERS AND MANAGERIAL DISCIPLINE 7. Kenneth M. Lehn and Mengxin Zhao (2006), ‘CEO Turnover after Acquisitions: Are Bad Bidders Fired?’ 8. Robin Greenwood and Michael Schor (2009), ‘Investor Activism and Takeovers’ 9. Michael Bradley, Alon Brav, Itay Goldstein and Wei Jiang (2010), ‘Activist Arbitrage: A Study of Open-Ending Attempts of Closed-End Funds’ 10. Audra L. Boone and J. Harold Mulherin (2007), ‘Do Termination Provisions Truncate the Takeover Bidding Process?’ PART III MERGER WAVES 11. Jarrad Harford (2005), ‘What Drives Merger Waves?’ 12. Matthew Rhodes-Kropf, David T. Robinson and S. Vishwanathan (2005), ‘Valuation Waves and Merger Activity: The Empirical Evidence’ 13. Jon A. Garfinkel and Kristine Watson Hankins (2011), ‘The Role of Risk Management in Mergers and Merger Waves’ 14. Mark L. Mitchell and Erik Stafford (2000), ‘Managerial Decisions and Long-Term Stock Price Performance’ 15. Jeffry Netter, Mike Stegemoller and M. Babajide Wintoki (2011), ‘Implications of Data Screens on Merger and Acquisition Analysis: A Large Sample Study of Mergers and Acquisitions from 1992 to 2009’ PART IV TAKEOVERS AS AUCTIONS 16. Paul Povel and Rajdeep Singh (2006), ‘Takeover Contests with Asymmetric Bidders’ 17. Audra L. Boone and J. Harold Mulherin (2007), ‘How Are Firms Sold?’ 18. Nihat Atkas, Eric de Bodt and Richard Roll (2010), ‘Negotiations Under the Threat of an Auction’ 19. Michael Ryngaert and Ralph Scholten (2010), ‘Have Changing Takeover Defense Rules and Strategies Entrenched Management and Damaged Shareholders? The Case of Defeated Takeover Bids’ PART V MEASURING BIDDER RETURNS 20. Sara B. Moeller, Frederik P. Schlingemann and Rene M. Stulz (2005), ‘Wealth Destruction on a Massive Scale? A Study of Acquiring-Firm Returns in the Recent Merger Wave’ 21. Audrea L. Boone and J. Harold Mulherin (2008), ‘Do Auctions Induce a Winner’s Curse? New Evidence from the Corporate Takeover Market’ 22. Mark Mitchell, Todd Pulvino and Erik Stafford (2004), ‘Price Pressure around Mergers’ 23. Jie Cai, Moon H. Song and Ralph A. Walkling (2011), ‘Anticipation, Acquisitions and Bidder Returns: Industry Shocks and the Transfer of Information Across Rivals’ 24. David A. Becher (2009), ‘Bidder Returns and Merger Anticipation: Evidence from Banking Deregulation’

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Book SynopsisThis unique Handbook explores both the economics of the firm and the theory of the firm, two areas which are traditionally treated separately in the literature. On the one hand, the former refers to the structure, organization and boundaries of the firm, while the latter is devoted to the analysis of behaviors and strategies in particular market contexts. The novel concept underpinning this authoritative volume is that these two areas closely interact, and that a framework must be articulated in order to illustrate how linkages can be created. This interpretative framework is comprehensively developed in the editors' introduction, and the expert contributors - more than fifty academics of renowned authority - further elaborate on the linkages in the seven comprehensive sections that follow, encompassing: background; equilibrium and new institutional theories; the multinational firm; dynamic approaches to the firm; modern issues; firms' strategies; and economic policy and the firm. Bridging economics and theory of the firm, and providing both technical and institutional perspectives on real corporations, this path-breaking Handbook will prove an invaluable resource for academics, researchers and students in the fields of economics, heterodox economics, business and management, and industrial organization. Contributors: Z.J. Acs, M. Aglietta, C. Antonelli, M.C. Becker, M. Bellandi, M.H. Best, H. Bo, J.J. Bouma, H. Bouthinon-Dumas, T. Buchmann, R. Carter, M. Casson, C. Cezanne, M. Cloodt, A. Coad, A. Colombelli, A. Correlje, L. De Propris, M. Dietrich, C. Driver, S.P. Dunn, P.E. Earl, N.J. Foss, M. Fransman, J.-L. Gaffard, J. Groenewegen, S. Guillou, J. Hagedoorn, G. Hanappi, G.M. Hodgson, W. Holzl, G. Ietto-Gillies, A. Jolink, T. Knudsen, J. Krafft, W. Lazonick, S. Lechevalier, B.J. Loasby, F. Marty, L. Nesta, E. Niesten, B. Nooteboom, U. Pagano, P.P. Patrucco, A. Pyka, F. Quatraro, J.-L. Ravix, A. Reberioux, A. Reinstaller, E. Salies, P.P. Saviotti, N. Stieglitz, M. Teubal, S. Toms, N. Wadeson, O. Weinstein, J.F. WilsonTable of ContentsContents: Preface PART I: INTRODUCTION 1. The Economics and Theory of the Firm Michael Dietrich and Jackie Krafft PART II: BACKGROUND 2. The Obscure Firm in the Wealth of Nations Michael H. Best 3. Marx Ugo Pagano 4. Alfred Marshall and the Marshallian Theory of the Firm Jacques-Laurent Ravix 5. Veblen, Commons and the Theory of the Firm Geoffrey M. Hodgson 6. Schumpeter Gerhard Hanappi 7. Berle and Means Cécile Cézanne 8. John Kenneth Galbraith and the Theory of the Firm Stephen P. Dunn 9. Managerial Theories: Baumol and Marris Olivier Weinstein 10. Behavioural Theory Peter E. Earl PART III: EQUILIBRIUM AND NEW INSTITUTIONAL THEORIES 11. Agency Theory, Corporate Governance and Finance Hong Bo and Ciaran Driver 12. Hybrid Governance Albert Jolink and Eva Niesten 13. Transaction Cost Empirical Work Richard Carter PART IV: THE MULTINATIONAL FIRM 14. The Multinational Firm: Characteristics, Activities and Explanations in Historical Context Grazia Ietto-Gillies 15. Internationalization Theory Mark Casson and Nigel Wadeson 16. The Japanese Firm: From the Analysis of a Model to the Understanding of its Increasing Heterogeneity Sébastien Lechevalier 17. The European Firm Alessandra Colombelli and Francesco Quatraro PART V: DYNAMIC APPROACHES TO THE FIRM 18. Edith Penrose and George Richardson Brian J. Loasby 19. Nelson and Winter Revisited Markus C. Becker and Thorbjørn Knudsen 20. Modern Resource-based Theory(ies) Nicolai J. Foss and Nils Stieglitz 21. Cognitive Theory of the Firm: A Pragmatic Perspective Bart Nooteboom PART VI: MODERN ISSUES 22. Revisiting Chandler on the Theory of the Firm Steven Toms and John F. Wilson 23. Financialization and the Firm Michel Aglietta and Antoine Rebérioux 24. Firm Growth: Empirical Analysis Alex Coad and Werner Hölzl 25. Corporate Governance, Innovative Enterprise, and Executive Pay William Lazonick 26. Innovative Platforms, Complexity and the Knowledge-Intensive Firm Pier Paolo Patrucco 27. Small Firms and Industrial Districts Marco Bellandi and Lisa De Propris PART VII: FIRM STRATEGIES 28. Mergers and Acquisitions and Firm Performance Myriam Cloodt and John Hagedoorn 29. R&D and the Firm Pier Paolo Saviotti 30. Creating Novelty through Vertical Relationships between Groups of Complementary Players Martin Fransman 31. Product Innovation when Consumers have Switching Costs Evens Salies 32. Modularity and its Implications for the Theory of the Firm Andreas Reinstaller 33. Innovation Networks Tobias Buchmann and Andreas Pyka PART VIII: ECONOMIC POLICY AND THE FIRM 34. Cartel and Monopoly Policy Hugues Bouthinon-Dumas and Frédéric Marty 35. R&D and Industrial Policy: Policies to Coordinate Investments in Research under Radical Uncertainty Jean-Luc Gaffard, Sarah Guillou and Lionel Nesta 36. Public Policy in an Entrepreneurial Society Zoltan J. Acs 37. The Regulated Firm in Liberalized Network Industries Aad Correljé, John Groenewegen and Jan Jaap Bouma 38. From the Corporation to Venture Capitalism: New Surrogate Markets for Knowledge and Innovation-led Economic Growth Cristiano Antonelli and Morris Teubal Index

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Book SynopsisFor the last four decades, researchers in various disciplines have been trying to explain the enduring paradox of the growing activity and volume of mergers and acquisitions (M&A) versus the high failure rate of M&A. This handbook will stimulate scholars to focus on new research directions.The contributors explore how underlying concepts and methodologies can make an important contribution towards understanding M&A and their performance. This authoritative volume presents research that incorporates multidisciplinary, multi-level, multi-stage and cross-cultural models and analyses, and also focuses on such issues as process-content, knowledge transfer, due diligence, performance measures, communication, trust, grief, integration approaches, individual values, change management, and consulting.Scholars interested in research on strategy as well as Masters and PhD students on mergers and acquisitions courses will find much of value in this compilation.Contributors include: M.F. Ahammad, N.M. Ashkanasy, Z.R. Bachar, A.F. Buono, K.M. Ellis, P.-G. Hourque, P. Junni, M.H. Kavanagh, B.T. Lamont, M.L. Mark, O. Meglio, E. Metais, P.H. Mirvis, A.L. Ranft, T.H. Reus, A. Risberg, R.M. Sarala, A.-M. Søderberg, G.K. Stahl, S. Tarba, E. Vaara, P. Very, Y. WeberTable of ContentsContents: Introduction Yaakov Weber PART I: NEW MODELS AND EMPIRICAL FINDINGS ON CONNECTIONS BETWEEN M&A STAGES 1. The Role of Trust in Mergers and Acquisitions: A Conceptual Framework and Empirical Evidence Günter K. Stahl 2. Integration of International Mergers and Acquisitions: Test of a New Paradigm Yaakov Weber, Shlomo Yedidia Tarba, Günter K. Stahl and Ziva Bachar-Rozen PART II: RESEARCH AGENDA AND THEORETICAL DEVELOPMENT ON CONNECTION BETWEEN M&A STAGES AND CONTEXT VARIABLES 3. A Research Agenda to Increase Merger and Acquisition Success Mitchell Lee Marks and Philip H. Mirvis 4. Placing Process Factors Along with Contextual Factors in Merger and Acquisition Research Taco H. Reus, Kimberley M. Ellis, Bruce T. Lamont and Annette L. Ranft 5. The Dynamics of Knowledge Transfer in Mergers and Acquisitions Paulina Junni, Riikka M. Sarala and Eero Vaara PART III: METHODOLOGICAL ISSUES IN M&A RESEARCH 6. Merger and Acquisition Outcomes – Is it Meaningful to Talk About High Failure Rates? Annette Risberg and Olimpia Meglio 7. Researching Mergers and Acquisitions with the Case Study Method: Idiographic Understanding of Longitudinal Integration Processes Lars Bengtsson and Rikard Larsson 8. Individual Values and Organizational Culture During a Merger: Immovable Objects or Shifting Sands? Marie H. Kavanagh and Neal M. Ashkanasy PART IV: NEW AND UNDER-EXPLORED CONTEXT AND PROCESS VARIABLES IN VARIOUS M&A STAGES 9. Facilitating Mergers through Management and Organization of Communication: An Analysis of Strategic Communication in a Cross-Border Merger Anne-Marie Søderberg 10. Determinants of Top Management Retention in Cross Border Acquisitions Mohammad Faisal Ahammad, Keith W. Glaister, Yaakov Weber and Shlomo Yedidia Tarba 11. Grief and the Management of Mergers and Acquisitions Philippe Very, Emmanuel Metais and Pierre-Guy Hourquet Index

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Book SynopsisMergers and acquisitions are one of the cornerstones of firm growth, and have attracted considerable attention from the scholarly research community in the last three decades. Several studies have concluded that M&A transactions do not result in better performance, and can even erode the acquiring firm's shareholder value to produce highly volatile market returns. Others have identified reasons for such inefficiencies. However, very little attention has been given to business evaluation process as an influencing factor. This thirtieth volume in the acclaimed International Business & Management series investigates how the processes involved in the evaluation of a target firm influence the outcome of M&As. Co-authored by international business expert Pervez Ghauri, it highlights the processes that should be followed to evaluate potential acquisition targets, and how a proper evaluation can influence the M&A performance. It encourages greater reliance on the strength and independence of the business evaluation process, and brings clarity in understanding the relationship between different components of business evaluation.Table of ContentsSignificance of Mergers and Acquisitions. Introduction. Concept of Mergers and Acquisitions. Business Evaluation and Mergers and Acquisitions. Mergers and Acquisitions Failures. Research Design. Empirical Evidence. Comparative Case Study Analysis. Discussion and Conclusion. Evaluating Companies for Mergers and Acquisitions. List of Tables. List of Figures. About the Authors. Preface. References. International Business & Management. Evaluating Companies for Mergers and Acquisitions. Copyright page. Significance of Mergers and Acquisitions. Introduction. Concept of Mergers and Acquisitions. Business Evaluation and Mergers and Acquisitions. Mergers and Acquisitions Failures. Research Design. Empirical Evidence. Comparative Case Study Analysis. Discussion and Conclusion. Evaluating Companies for Mergers and Acquisitions. List of Tables. List of Figures. About the Authors. Preface. References. International Business & Management. Evaluating Companies for Mergers and Acquisitions. Copyright page. Significance of Mergers and Acquisitions. Introduction. Concept of Mergers and Acquisitions. Business Evaluation and Mergers and Acquisitions. Mergers and Acquisitions Failures. Research Design. Empirical Evidence. Comparative Case Study Analysis. Discussion and Conclusion. Evaluating Companies for Mergers and Acquisitions. List of Tables. List of Figures. About the Authors. Preface. References. International Business & Management. Evaluating Companies for Mergers and Acquisitions. Copyright page.

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What makes the ""Advances in Mergers and Acquisitions"" series stand out is its focus on all three characteristics that make up this research field - studies from scholars in different countries, with different research questions, relying on different theoretical perspectives. Such a broad, and inclusive, approach to mergers and acquisitions is not easily replicated in academic journals, with much narrower mandates and metrics. The collections published each year provide cutting edge ideas by leading scholars on a global scale. Doing so not only broadens the questions being studied, but also helps researchers consider the inter-relationships among different perspectives. In the final analysis, the best way to build understanding around a topic as diffuse as mergers and acquisitions is to be both integrative, and expansive, in choice of research questions and theoretical underpinnings. ""Advances in Mergers and Acquisitions"" offers this unique perspective, not easily found elsewhere, that will help scholars think about mergers and acquisitions in new ways, building our knowledge base on this critical topic.

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Book SynopsisBased on face-to-face interviews with over 20 self-made billionaires.There are thousands of books on millionaire thinking. The knowledge they offer isn't enough to get you to the highest ranks of wealth. The richest people of our times are billionaires. Only 1 in 5 million world citizens belongs to this group. Billionaires are extremely rare, and their mindset differs hugely from that of ordinary millionaires."The Billion Dollar Secret" offers firsthand knowledge of billionaire entrepreneurs told in their own words. Never before has someone interviewed 20+ self-made billionaires across the world for a book project. The author worked for years with some of the very best entrepreneurs on the planet and distilled their secrets into 20 mental principles that enabled them to start from zero and create billions of dollars in value during one life span.This book gives you the road map to follow their path to extreme wealth and success.There is no other book available anywhere in the world that contains this much entrepreneurial experience, insight, and wisdom in it. from the Foreword by Jack Canfield, multiple #1 New York Times best-selling author of The Success Principles and the Chicken Soup for the Soul seriesThis book is recommended by billionaires:I recommend all entrepreneurs to have a look at this sensational book. Cho Tak Wong, self-made billionaire and the World Entrepreneur of the Year 2009Rafael Badziag has compiled a [. . .] book about what it is to be a billionaire in the world of digital and exponential growth. Chip Wilson, self-made billionaire, founder of Lululemon AthleticaI highly recommend this book. It is a very thoroughly researched book on successful philosophies of life. Tony Tan Caktiong, self-made billionaire and the World Entrepreneur of the Year 2004The following billionaires contributed to this book: Manny Stul, the World Entrepreneur of the Year 2016 Mohed Altrad, the World Entrepreneur of the Year 2015 Cho Tak Wong (Cao Dewang), the World Entrepreneur of the Year 2009 Tony Tan Caktiong, the World Entrepreneur of the Year 2004 N. R. Narayana Murthy, the World Entrepreneur of the Year 2003 Jack Cowin Cai Dongqing Sergey Galitskiy Peter Hargreaves Frank Hasenfratz Navin Jain Kim Beom-Su Hüsnü Özyegin Lirio Albino Parisotto Dilip Shanghvi Ron Sim Micha? So?owow Petter Stordalen Frank Stronach Chip Wilson

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Book SynopsisGlobal in scope and written by leading scholars in the field, the Research Handbook on Mergers and Acquisitions is a modern-day survey providing cutting edge analysis of the state of M&A using history, theory, and empirical work, and also providing a theoretical framework for future research and development in the field.Its chapters explore the history of mergers and acquisitions, considering the theory behind the structure of modern transaction documentation. The authors also address other key M&A issues, such as takeover defenses; judges and practitioners' perspectives on litigation; the appraisal remedy and other aspects of Federal and state law, as well as M&A considerations in the structure of start-ups. The book's coverage is novel as well as broad, broaching comparative issues and shareholder activism in addition to more traditional areas.This Research Handbook will be an invaluable resource for scholars, practitioners, judges and legislatorsTrade Review'In this book, a group of eminent scholars bring takeovers back to the forefront of corporate governance debate. The book examines M&A from a range of perspectives -- historical, economic, legal, transactional and comparative. It pays particular attention to how legal doctrine affects M&A deals in the real world, and assesses the impact of contemporary developments, such as the rise of shareholder activism. Highly recommended for all those interested in corporate governance generally, and M&A in particular.' --Jennifer Hill, The University of Sydney, AustraliaTable of ContentsContents: PART I History and Overview 1. Mergers and Acquisitions: A Cyclical and Legal Phenomenon Claire A. Hill, Brian J.M. Quinn and Steven Davidoff Solomon 2. M&A Contracts: Purposes, Types, Regulation and Patterns of Practice John C. Coates 3. The Market for Corporate Control: Survey of the Empirical Evidence, Estimation Issues, and Potential Areas for Future Research Darius Palia PART II Foundational Principles 4. The Modern Business Judgement Rule D. Gordon Smith 5. Equivalence: Form and Substance in Business Acquisitions Charles K. Whitehead PART III Transaction Structuring 6. A Founders’ Guide to Unicorn Creation: How Liquidation Preferences in M&A Transactions Affect Start-up Valuation Robert P. Bartlett 7. Addressing Informational Challenges with Earnouts in Mergers and Acquisitions Albert H. Choi PART IV Takeover and Deal Defenses 8. Takeover Defenses: The Lay of the Land and Disputed Sign Posts Jordan M. Barry 9. Staggered Boards: Practice, Theory, and Evidence Simone M. Sepe 10. Deal Protection Devices: The Negotiation, Protection, and Enforcement of M&A Transactions Megan Wischmeier Shaner PART V Standards of Review 11. The Role of Judicial Opinions in Shaping M&A Practice Lawrence A. Hamermesh and Jacob J. Fedechko 12. The Reconfiguring of Revlon Lyman Johnson 13. Freezeouts: Doctrine and Perspectives Fernán Restrepo and Guhan Subramanian PART VI Litigation 14. Settlements and Fees in Merger Litigation Sean J. Griffith 15. Lead Plaintiffs and Lead Counsel in Deal Litigation David H. Webber PART VII Statutory Issues 16. The Deterrence Value of Stockholder Appraisal Charles R. Korsmo and Minor Myers 17. Tender Offers and Disclosure: The History and Future of the Williams Act Christina M. Sautter PART VIII Shareholder Activism 18. Activist Stockholders, Corporate Governance Challenges, and Delaware Law Donald F. Parsons, Jr. and Jason S. Tyler 19. Short and Long Term Investors (and Other Stakeholders Too): Must (and Do) Their Interests Conflict? Claire A. Hill and Brett H. McDonnell PART VIII Comparative Perspectives 20. Canadian M & A: A Comparative Perspective Christopher C. Nicholls 21. Legal Transplants in the Law of the Deal: M&A Agreements in India Afra Afsharipour Index

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Book SynopsisThis book collects some of the author's most illuminating recent papers on competition policy published since the turn of the millennium. They focus on three main themes: how technological innovation leads to monopolistic market structures and is reciprocally influenced by them; how competition agencies deal with the links from merger to economic efficiency, static and dynamic; and the behavioral problems posed by 'tacit' collusion and monopoly power in vertical market chains. Taken together they provide unique insight into competition, mergers and monopolies from one of the leading pioneers in the field.Table of ContentsContents: Introduction F.M. Scherer PART I MONOPOLIES AND MONOPOLIZATION 1. F.M. Scherer (2008), ‘Technological Innovation and Monopolization’, in Wayne D. Collins and Joseph Angland (eds), Issues in Competition Law and Policy, Volume II, Chapter 44, Chicago, IL, USA: American Bar Association, 1033–68 2. F.M. Scherer (2011), ‘Standard Oil as a Technological Innovator’, Review of Industrial Organization, 38 (1), May, 225–33 3. F.M. Scherer (2003), ‘Microsoft and IBM in Europe’, Antitrust and Trade Regulation Report, 84 (2090), January 24th, 65–6 4. Frederic M. Scherer (2013), ‘Abuse of Dominance by High Technology Enterprises: A Comparison of U.S. and E.C. Approaches’, Economia e Politica Industriale – Journal of Industrial and Business Economics, 38 (1), March, 39–62 PART II MERGER POLICY 5. F.M. Scherer (2006), ‘A New Retrospective on Mergers’, Review of Industrial Organization, 28 (4), June, 327–41 6. F.M. Scherer (2012), ‘Merger Efficiencies and Competition Policy’, Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development Note DAF/COMP/WD(2012)47, October, 2–9 7. F.M. Scherer (2009), ‘On the Paternity of a Market Delineation Approach’, American Antitrust Institute Working Paper #09-01, February, 2–10 8. William S. Comanor and F.M. Scherer (2013), ‘Mergers and Innovation in the Pharmaceutical Industry’, Journal of Health Economics, 32 (1), January, 106–13 PART III OTHER MONOPOLISTIC PRACTICES 9. F.M. Scherer (2015), ‘The Federal Trade Commission, Oligopoly, and Shared Monopoly’, Review of Industrial Organization, 46 (1), February, 5–23 10. F.M. Scherer (2004), ‘Vertical Relations in Antitrust: Some Intellectual History’, Antitrust Bulletin, 49, Winter, 841–58 11. Brief for William S. Comanor and Frederic M. Scherer as Amici Curiae Supporting Neither Party (2006), Leegin Creative Leather Products, Inc., Petitioner v. Psks, Inc., Respondent’, the Supreme Court of the United States of America, No. 06-480, title page, i–iii, 1–11 12. F.M. Scherer (2004), ‘Retailer-Instigated Restraints on Suppliers’ Sales: Toys “R” Us (2000)’, in John Kwoka and L.J. White (eds), The Antritrust Revolution, 4th edn, Case 16, Oxford, UK: Oxford University Press, 441–55 13. Frederic M. Scherer (2012), ‘Class Actions in the U.S. Experience: An Economist’s Perception’, in Jürgen G. Backhaus, Alberto Cassone and Giovanni B. Ramello (eds), The Law and Economics of Class Actions in Europe: Lessons from America, Chapter 3, Cheltenham, UK and Northampton, MA, USA: Edward Elgar Publishing, 27–36 PART IV POLICY FOR DEVELOPING COUNTRIES 14. F.M. Scherer and Jayashree Watal (2014), ‘Competition Policy and Intellectual Property: Insights from Developed Country Experience’, John F. Kennedy School of Government Faculty Research Working Paper RWP14-013, February, 1–33 Index

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Book SynopsisThese ten chapters explore sequential aspects of the M & A process, from the pre-combination phase, to issues that should be taken into account when considering a merger or acquisition, to post-merger integration concerning the determinants of acquisition performance.Table of ContentsManaging the Precombination Phase of Mergers and Acquisitions. Why is Gender not Debated in M&A?. Configuring Management Buyouts to Ensure Value Fairness. Strategic Investment Decision-Making Perspectives. Optimizing Private Middle-Market Companies for M&A and Growth. Leveraging Social Networks in Mergers: A Roadmap for Post-Merger Integration. Post-Merger Integration: Looking under the Haziness of Culture Conflict. Identity: An Instrument for Mergers and Acquisitions. Determinants of Acquisition Performance: A Multi-Industry Analysis. Copyright page. Advances in Mergers and Acquisitions. Introduction. List of Contributors. Advances in Mergers and Acquisitions. Advances in Mergers and Acquisitions.

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Book SynopsisAdvances in Mergers and Acquisitions stands out from the competition due to its focus on three key characteristics: studies from scholars in different countries, with different research questions, relying on different theoretical perspectives. Such a broad and inclusive approach to mergers and acquisitions is not easily replicated in academic journals, with much narrower mandates and metrics. The papers published in this volume provide cutting edge ideas by leading scholars, and help to inform mergers and acquisitions research around the world.Table of ContentsThe Role of Thriving and Training in Merger Success: An Integrative Learning Perspective - Mahima Thakur, Anjali Bansal and Peter Stokes On the Role of the Political Regime in the Choice Between International Acquisitions and Joint Ventures When Entering an Emerging Market: Evidence from Russia - Olivier Bertrand, Marie-Ann Betschinger, Nina Bertschy and Roman Shidlauskas Cultural Due Diligence in Mergers and Acquisitions - Daniel R. Denison and Ia Ko Transitional Governance Trajectories: Organization, Place, and Space - Isabel Estrada, Florian Noseleit and Killian Mccarthy Are Mergers and Acquisitions Socially Responsible? Evidence from the Banking Industry - Olimpia Meglio Interaction of Cultural and Technological Distance in Cross-Border, High-Technology Acquisitions - Pankaj C. Patel and David R. King Peering into the Executive Mind: Expanding Our Understanding of the Motives for Acquisitions – Adam Steinbach, Cynthia E. Devers, Gerry Mcnamara and Jingyu Li Related Diversification: A Critical Reflection of Relatedness and the Diversification-Performance Linkage - Martin Weiss

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Book SynopsisThe decision to carry out a merger or acquisition is certainly a risky one, not least because of the number of variables influencing the final outcome. It is also a decision frequently based on the wrong objectives and an incorrect evaluation process. With this in mind, this important new book offers solutions for reducing the high percentage of mergers and acquisitions (M&As) that fail. It adopts a normative approach, using theoretical analysis to show what managers could and should do to increase shareholders' value through successful M&A strategies. It also explores the conditions that are suitable for favouring a certain type of M&A (horizontal, vertical or diversified) over the others.The author presents various analytical models combined with a selection of case studies to demonstrate the relevant conditions under which each type of strategy can create value. The book analyses different types of M&As, the specific sources of synergy and the way value can be calculated. An integrated analysis of potential synergies, their evaluation and the modifications to the organizational structure necessary for implementation is also included. In conclusion, the book presents some case studies of successful M&A strategies providing a link between theory and practice. Building upon traditional theories and providing original and innovative analysis, this is an essential book for students and scholars in economics, business and strategic management, as well as managers and consultants seeking an analytical and practical understanding of M&A strategies.Table of ContentsContents: Preface PART I HOW TO MAKE M&As PERFORM SUCCESSFULLY: RATIONALES AND MODELS 1. Basic terminology, concepts and types of M&As 2. Data and empirical evidence on M&A performance 3. Making M&As create value: an analytical model for evaluating M&As 4. Identifying the opportunities for successful M&As 5. Horizontal M&As 6. Vertical M&As 7. Diversified M&As 8. Financing M&As and effects on merger value 9. Organizational structures and procedures for implementing merger 10. Conclusions: how to make M&As successful PART II THREE EMBLEMATIC CASES OF SUCCESSFUL M&As 11. The M&A strategies of L’Oréal 12. The M&A strategies of Campari 13. The M&A strategies of Luxottica Index

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Book SynopsisAdvances in Mergers and Acquisitions stands out from the competition due to its focus on three key characteristics: studies from scholars in different countries, with different research questions, relying on different theoretical perspectives. Such a broad and inclusive approach to mergers and acquisitions is not easily replicated in academic journals, with much narrower mandates and metrics. The chapters published in this volume provide cutting edge ideas by leading scholars, and help to inform mergers and acquisitions research around the world.Trade ReviewBusiness, management, and other researchers from the US, UK, Asia, Europe, and Canada provide 10 essays on aspects of mergers and acquisitions, including pre-merger/acquisition, strategic decisions, post-merger/acquisition, and ethical issues. They discuss firms with strategic alliances that are moving into acquisitions, the management styles of organizations, the decision to retain and reduce human resources, strategic investment appraisals, the role of special purpose acquisition companies, how business model relatedness influences performance implications in mergers and acquisitions, training during the transition stage, the PMI (post-merger integration) risk framework for classifying and identifying risks that might inhibit post-merger success, post-merger order negotiation, and ethical evaluations of the impacts of mergers and acquisitions. -- Annotation ©2017 * (protoview.com) *Table of ContentsIntroduction; Cary L. Cooper and Sydney Finkelstein Chapter 1 Alliances to Acquisitions: a road map to advance the field of strategic management; Rimi Zakaria and Omer F. Genc Chapter 2 Pre-M&A "Leadership"?: might behavioral due diligence assessment be the answer?; Judith Gebhardt Chapter 3 The Decision to Retain and Reduce Human Resources in Mergers and Acquisitions; Ralph E. McKinney Jr, Lawrence P. Shao, Dale H. Shao and Marjorie L. McInerney Chapter 4 Strategic Investment Appraisal: multidisciplinary perspectives; Fadi Alkaraan Chapter 5 Can SPACs Ensure M&A Success?; Kamal Ghosh Ray and Sangita Ghosh Ray Chapter 6 Mergers and Acquisitions Revisited: the role of business model relatedness; Timo Sohl and Govert Vroom Chapter 7 Training During Transitions: the context of a developing economy; Anjali Bansal Chapter 8 Dissecting Post-Merger Integration Risk: the PMI risk framework; Terrill L. Frantz Chapter 9 Getting Beyond Culture Clashes: a process model of post-merger order negotiation; Muriel Mignerat and Katty Marmenout Chapter 10 A Stakeholder Framework for Evaluating the Impact of Mergers and Acquisitions; David J. Burns & Nick Collett

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Book SynopsisFor many industries, mergers and acquisitions have become the main pathway for reaching strategic objectives like growth, technological leadership, or efficiency in production and distribution. However, the success rate of most M&A deals is low - and flawed. Unrealistic synergies, wrong target selection, culture clashes and, most of all, weak post-merger integration processes pose huge challenges, and this book addresses the salient question of how to make M&A deals work. The authors offer readers unique access to each stage of the M&A process, with added depth and perspective provided by Prysmian - the global leader in energy and telecom cables. Prysmian's perspective enables the authors to deliver a manual for successful M&A in mature industries that require high levels of integration between operating companies. This collection of existing M&A experiences that identify clear action steps will be an essential tool for managers to develop their growth strategies and accelerate their post-merger integration processes. This guide will also prove useful for practitioners and academics as they seek to improve the ability of firms to conduct M&A, through dissemination in academic and executive classrooms.Trade ReviewTwo professors at Bocconi University and an employee of Prysmian describe the world’s largest cable manufacturer’s experiences acquiring smaller companies and their success integrating the companies into the larger corporate strategy and culture. Their merger and acquisition process model helps corporations define a value-generating strategy, screen candidates, conduct negotiations, close the deal, and support post-merger integration. Examples of other companies’ acquisition attempts illustrate lessons learned about target selection, due diligence, and merger implementation. -- Annotation ©2018 * (protoview.com) *Table of Contents1. INTRODUCTION 2. STRATEGY 3. TARGET SELECTION 4. DUE DILIGENCE 5. NEGOTIATION AND DEAL CLOSING 6. POST-MERGER INTEGRATION

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Book SynopsisAdvances in Mergers and Acquisitions stands out from the competition due to its focus on three key characteristics: studies from scholars in different countries, with different research questions, relying on different theoretical perspectives. Such a broad and inclusive approach to mergers and acquisitions is not easily replicated in academic journals, with much narrower mandates and metrics. The chapters published in this volume provide cutting edge ideas by leading scholars, and help to inform mergers and acquisitions research around the world.Trade ReviewThis volume contains eight essays by business and economics scholars from Europe, Asia, and the US, who consider aspects of mergers and acquisitions: ethnographic methods for studying them; whether company performance improves after a merger or acquisition; the role of Japanese firms' announcement of mergers and acquisitions budgets; cross-border mergers and acquisitions in related and technology-intensive industries; the impact of business news reports on acquirer short-term performance; acquisitions as a form of corporate entrepreneurship; the influences of social media on human resources in mergers and acquisitions; and retention strategies in mergers and acquisitions processes. -- Annotation ©2018 * (protoview.com) *Table of ContentsIntroduction; Cary L Cooper and Sydney Finkelstein Chapter 1. Reflecting on the Use of Ethnographic Methods in the Study of Mergers; Satu Teerikangas and Noelia-Sarah Reynolds Chapter 2. Does Company Performance Improves After M&A? A Literature Review; Joaquin Sanz BerrioaTegortua, Olga del Orden Olasagasti and Beatriz Palacios Florencio Chapter 3. Examination of Japanese Firms' Announcement of M&A Budgets: From the Perspective of Signaling Theory and Impression Management Theory; Katsuhiko Shimizu and Daisuke Uchida Chapter 4. Cross-border M&As in related & technology-intensive industries: Evidence on the dynamics of spatial distance, industry context, and completion likelihood of international takeovers; Elisa Labbas, Padma Rao Sahib and Trang Thu Doan Chapter 5. Bearers of (good) News: The Impact of Business News Reports on Acquirer Short-Term Performance; Jiachen Yang and Michel W. Lander Chapter 6. Acquisitions as Corporate Entrepreneurship; David R. King, Svante Schriber, Florian Bauer and Sina Amiri Chapter 7. Advancing Research on the Influences of Social Media on Human Resources in Mergers and Acquisitions; Ralph McKinney, Lawrence Shao, Dale Shao and Marjorie McInerney Chapter 8. Retention Strategies in M&A Processes - an Exploratory Case Study on Turnover During Mergers and Acquisitions in the German Software Industry; Theresa Goecke, Björn Michaelis and Lars Schweizer

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Book SynopsisAdvances in Mergers and Acquisitions stands out from the competition due to its focus on three key characteristics: studies from scholars in different countries, with different research questions, relying on different theoretical perspectives. Such a broad and inclusive approach to mergers and acquisitions is not easily replicated in academic journals, with much narrower mandates and metrics. The chapters published in this volume provide cutting edge ideas by leading scholars, and help to inform mergers and acquisitions research around the world. Volume 18 of this annual series explores a range of issues that include: why the success rate of M&As is still limited; how Boards influence M&A activity; what the role of M&A advisors is; the role of diversity in the context of M&As; stakeholder relationships in the context of M&As; why research has not focussed on family businesses in the M&A field as much as it should; making M&As less risky as a strategic investment; merging cities; pre-merger and acquisition strategies and finally, how ‘value’ has been used or not used in M&As.Trade ReviewThis work seeks to create a research agenda for mergers and acquisitions (M&A). International contributors in organizational psychology, management, leadership, accounting, and management strategy employ various theoretical perspectives and research questions. Subjects include stakeholder relationships, family businesses, and due diligence. B&w graphs and summary charts are included. -- Annotation ©2019 * (protoview.com) *Table of ContentsChapter 1. A Research Agenda to Increase Merger and Acquisition Success; Mitchell Lee Marks Chapter 2. Board Interlocks and M&As; Mike W. Peng & Joyce C. Wang Chapter 3. M&A Advisors: Padding Their Pockets or Source of Expertise?; Janice M. Gordon, Gonzalo Molina Sieiro, Kimberly M. Ellis & Bruce T. Lamont Chapter 4. Workplace Diversity and Gender in Merger and Acquisition Research; Annette Risberg & Sofie Skovbo Gottlieb Chapter 5. An Australian Case Study of Stakeholder Relationships in a Mergers and Acquisitions Event; Simon Segal, James Guthrie & John Dumay Chapter 6. Family Businesses: Building a Merger and Acquisition Research Agenda; Olimpia Meglio & David R. King Chapter 7. Making M&A Less Risky: The Influence of Due Diligence Processes on Strategic Investment Decision-Making; Fadi Alkaraan Chapter 8. Merging Cities; Janne Tienari, Kari Jalonen & Virpi Sorsa Chapter 9. Varieties of Value in Mergers and Acquisitions: Time For a New Research Agenda; Sally Riad & Urs Daellenbach

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Book SynopsisAdvances in Mergers and Acquisitions stands out from the competition due to its focus on three key characteristics: studies from scholars in different countries, with different research questions, relying on different theoretical perspective. Such a broad and inclusive approach to mergers and acquisitions is not easily replicated in academic journals, with much narrower mandates and metrics. The chapters published in this volume provide cutting edge ideas by leading scholars and help to inform mergers and acquisitions research around the world. Volume 20 of this annual series explores a range of issues relevant to a post-Covid world and the ensuing recession. These include creative ways to bridge the gaps between buyers and sellers, mitigating cross border acquisition uncertainties, M & A investment decision-making, as well as how customers experience an acquisition and whether merging firms perceive their customers as assets to trade or as stakeholders to engage. This book is of interest to scholars in strategic management, organization theory, and organizational behaviour who are studying questions around mergers and acquisitions. Doctoral students in particular will benefit from access to the diversity of research that can trigger new research questions and expanded research agendas.Table of ContentsChapter 1. An M&A Guidebook for a Post-Pandemic World: Creative Ways to Bridge the Gaps between Buyers and Sellers after the Covid-19 Pandemic; Andrew J. Sherman and Paul Pryzant Chapter 2. Mitigating Cross Border Acquisition Uncertainties: The Role of Organizational Slack and Acquisition Experience; Konstantinos Bozos, Vassiliki Bamiatzi, and Tamer Cavusgil Chapter 3. Reactions to Acquisition Announcements and Acquisition Completion; David R. King, Wei Shi, and Brian L. Connelly Chapter 4. Strategic Investment Decision-Making Covid 19 - M&A Towards Industry 4.0; Fadi Alkaraan Chapter 5. Mergers, Acquisitions, and the Marriage Metaphor: Time for a (Re)Look?; Mats Persson and Magnus Frostenson Chapter 6. A Customer-based Perspective in Mergers and Acquisitions; Carol Mari and Olimpia Meglio Chapter 7. Employee Perspective on Mergers and Acquisitions (M&As): A State-of-the-Art Literature Review and Synthesis; Benjamin Kempton and Riikka M Sarala Chapter 8. Looking at the Other Side of the Fence: A Comparative Review of the Mergers and Acquisitions, and Strategic Alliances Literatures; Emanuel Gomes

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Book SynopsisAdvances in Mergers and Acquisitions stands out from the competition due to its focus on three key characteristics: studies from scholars in different countries, with different research questions, relying on different theoretical perspective. Such a broad and inclusive approach to mergers and acquisitions is not easily replicated in academic journals, with much narrower mandates and metrics. Volume 21 of this annual series explores a range of issues relevant to a post-Covid world and the ensuing recession – from the perks and pitfalls of cross-legacy boundary-spanning and the role of inimical resources in managerial decisions, to the synergy between industry 4.0 and the circular economy and the role of M&A advisors in cross-border acquisitions, the chapters published in this volume provide cutting edge ideas by leading scholars and help to inform mergers and acquisitions research around the world. This collection of research is of interest to scholars in strategic management, organization theory, and organizational behaviour who are studying questions around mergers and acquisitions. Doctoral students in particular will benefit from access to the diversity of research that can trigger new research questions and expanded research agendas.Table of ContentsChapter 1. Understanding the Perks and Pitfalls of Cross-Legacy Boundary-Spanning; Stefan Breet and Lotte Glaser Chapter 2. Manager Decisions Across Acquisition Phases: The Role of Inimical Resources; Elio Shijaku and David R. King Chapter 3. The Interrelationship Between the Target and the Acquirer in Acquisitions: A Review and Synthesis; Di Bian Chapter 4. A New Era of Mergers and Acquisitions: Toward Synergy Between Industry 4.0 and Circular Economy; Fadi Alkaraan Chapter 5. Bridging Institutional Distance: The Role of M&A Advisors in Cross-border Acquisitions; Tao Han and Addis Gedefaw Birhanu Chapter 6. The Role of Acquisition Experience in Acquirer-Advisor Relationship Formation and Continuation; Mazhar Islam, Carmen Weigelt, and Haemin Dennis Park Chapter 7. CEO Power and Acquisition Performance: A Meta-Analysis; Xiaoying Wang

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Book SynopsisAdvances in Mergers and Acquisitions stands out from the competition due to its focus on three key characteristics: studies from scholars in different countries, with different research questions, relying on different theoretical perspective. Such a broad and inclusive approach to mergers and acquisitions is not easily replicated in academic journals, with much narrower mandates and metrics.Volume 23 of this annual series explores a range of issues, from cross-border mergers and acquisitions, MNE strategies and multi-business firms to outsourcing and strategic choices.This collection of new and current research highlights interesting behavioural themes as well as timely practical solutions to the dilemma of mergers and acquisitions failures. Advances in Mergers and Acquisitions Volume 22 is of interest to scholars in strategic management, organizational theory and behaviour who are studying questions around mergers and acquisitions. Doctoral students

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Book SynopsisAdvances in Mergers and Acquisitions stands out from the competition due to its focus on three key characteristics: studies from scholars in different countries, with different research questions, relying on different theoretical perspective. Such a broad and inclusive approach to mergers and acquisitions is not easily replicated in academic journals, with much narrower mandates and metrics. Volume 22 of this annual series explores a range of issues relevant to a post-pandemic world– the cost-of-living crisis, energy insecurity, war in Ukraine and rising inflation are pushing many countries into recession, adversely affecting the global economy. This has led, and will continue to lead, to more downsizing, restructurings and inevitably to an increase in mergers and acquisitions. This collection of new and current research highlights interesting behavioural themes as well as timely practical solutions to the dilemma of mergers and acquisitions failures. Advances in Mergers and Acquisitions Volume 22 is of interest to scholars in strategic management, organizational theory and behaviour who are studying questions around mergers and acquisitions. Doctoral students will benefit from access to the diversity of research that can trigger new research questions and expanded research agendas.Table of ContentsChapter 1. Addressing Information Asymmetry in Acquisitions: The Role of Social Ties; Olimpia Meglio, David R King, and Elio Shijaku Chapter 2. The Role of Sustainability in Mergers and Acquisitions: A Literature Review; Mohammad Faisal Ahammad Chapter 3. Effects of Human Factors on Knowledge Sharing During Chinese Cross-border M&A Integration; Jean Wang and Lars Schweizer Chapter 4. A Triadic Process View Of Divestors, Targets and Acquirers; Dries Faems and Taco H. Reus Chapter 5. Private Company Seller Perspectives in Lower Middle Market M&As; Kenneth H. Marks, John A. Howard, and Anthony Stevenson Chapter 6. Acquirer's search for a partner: The role of inter-organizational relationships; Huma Javaid Chapter 7. A Review and Future Research Opportunities of the Post-Merger Integration Research Using the Social Network Perspective; Theresa M. Floyd and Wookje (UJ) Sung Chapter 8. Reflections on urgency in mergers and acquisitions: Views, reviews and directions for future research; Sally Riad and Urs Daellenbach Chapter 9. How Private Equity Investors Drive M&A Performance; Timo Paumen, David P. Kroon, and Svetlana N. Khapova Chapter 10. Microfoundations in M&A Research: Exploring the case of emotions; Joao Pedro Degado, Emanuel Gomes, and Pedro Neves

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Book SynopsisEverything you need to know about growing and selling a business: the opportunities, the pitfalls, advice to avoid, advice to seek, how to succeed and break free from today's struggles, who to trust and how to achieve your dreams. Chris Averill, successful entrepreneur, has been through it all and knows the inside tricks. In this time of crisis, his blueprint is the one all budding entrepreneurs need to read.; Over 50 practical tips from Chris and other successful business owners on how to get your business ready for sale, who to sell to and how to make the most money from the sale.; "I commend this volume to anyone embarking on a startup, or those who work with entrepreneurs. It is a wart and all, first-person tale of how to grow a company and make a fortune - and what to do afterwards!" - Luke JohnsonTrade Review"Build Sell Retire is inspiring. It offers a refreshingly candid look at starting, running and selling a successful business. Author Chris Averill writes witty and honest anecdotes about how he built his company. He doesn't shy away from sharing what went wrong along the way. Averill includes valuable lessons on how to rebound from setbacks with humour and heart." - Jill Martin Wrenn, Journalist;

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Book Synopsis This is a compelling guide to law firm M&A that will challenge your thinking. Find out what stops integration working by using the insight of a peer group of Managing Partners. Benefit from their hindsight on themes that are recurrent, this is practical and entirely relatable with useful anecdotes and case studies on best practice. Featuring every key aspect of the M&A process from inception to completion, there is advice on everything from strategy, culture, communications, finance, behaviour of partners and staff, client considerations, marketing and IT which will enable you to plan and focus on successful integration. Inspiring for those considering M&A and insightful for day-to-day management of professional services partnerships.

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Book SynopsisAdvances in Mergers and Acquisitions stands out from the competition due to its focus on three key characteristics: studies from scholars in different countries, with different research questions, relying on different theoretical perspective. Such a broad and inclusive approach to mergers and acquisitions is not easily replicated in academic journals, with much narrower mandates and metrics. The chapters published in this volume provide cutting edge ideas by leading scholars and help to inform mergers and acquisitions research around the world. Volume 19 of this annual series explores a range of issues that include: mergers waves, roll-up acquisitions, hostile takeovers, M&A experience, and decision-making, corporate governance, and innovation in mergers and acquisitions. This book is of interest to scholars in strategic management, organization theory, and organizational behaviour who are studying questions around mergers and acquisitions. Doctoral students in particular will benefit from access to the diversity of research that can trigger new research questions and expanded research agendas.Table of ContentsChapter 1. Is Timing Everything? The Timing of an M&A Announcement in a Merger Wave; Trang Thu Doan, Padma Rao Sahib, and Arjen van Witteloostuijn Chapter 2. Geographic Roll-up Acquisition Programs and Their Performance Implication; Natalia Vuori and Tomi Laamanen Chapter 3. How Acquirers Choose Legal Advisors: The Roles of Own Prior Experience and Broad and Selective Imitation of Others; Minh Thi Thu Vud and Salih Zeki Ozdemir Chapter 4. Mergers and Acquisitions as Strategic Decisions for a Decision-Making Theory; Cyndi Man Zhang Chapter 5. The Role of National Corporate Governance in EU-Acquisitions; Addis Gedefaw Birhanu and Philipp Geiler Chapter 6. Acquisitions for New Business Models; Christina Öberg Chapter 7. Hostile Takeover: Who Benefits from Virtual Business Combination? Kamal; Ghosh Ray

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Book SynopsisFast track route to mastering mergers and acquisitions Covers the key areas of M&A, from detailing how to structure different the types of transactions to meet varying objectives to the history of M&A activity and the impact of the Internet and other new technologies Examples and lessons from some of the world's most successful businesses, including Daimler-Chrysler, Vodaphone-Mannesman and UFJ Bank Includes a glossary of key concepts and a comprehensive resources guideTable of ContentsIntroduction to Mergers and Acquisitions What is a Merger or Acquisition? The Evolution of Merger and Acquisition Activity The E-Dimension: Impact of the Internet and Other New Technologies The Global Dimension The State of the Art In Practice: M&A Success Stories Glossary Resources Making it Work

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Book SynopsisThis authoritative collection of previously published articles emphasizes recent empirical research on mergers and corporate governance. The papers included present provocative questions dealing with the causes and effects of takeover and restructuring activity, the distribution of wealth gains between bidding and target firms, and the relevance of governance in modern corporations. The discussion of such questions presents the latest thinking on mergers and corporate governance and also offers guidance for future work in the area. The body of work included in the volume is of particular relevance to scholars in corporate finance and industrial organization as well as policymakers in antitrust, corporate law, and securities regulation.Trade Review'. . . this volume is certainly worthy of study. It is a valuable reference for anybody with an interest in mergers, and the entire treatise is both instructive and stimulating in its discussions. Mulherin has done an excellent piece of work in providing an overview of some of the central themes in the mergers and corporate governance literature.' -- Thomas Poulsen, Finance Research Group, Aarhus School of Business in SUERF Newsletter, Dec 2004 (www.suerf.org)'These readings on mergers and corporate governance provide a powerful conceptual framework for the analysis of the causes and effects of merger activities. The framework is tested by a large number of empirical studies reprinted here. The book provides a powerful foundation for understanding past behavior and for predicting future developments. It is a useful text for courses on mergers and related activities as well as other courses in economics and finance.' -- J. Fred Weston, University of California, Los Angeles, USTable of ContentsContents: Acknowledgements Introduction J. Harold Mulherin PART I THE CAUSES AND EFFECTS OF MERGER ACTIVITY 1. Mark L. Mitchell and J. Harold Mulherin (1996), ‘The Impact of Industry Shocks on Takeover and Restructuring Activity’ 2. Joseph P.H. Fan (2000), ‘Price Uncertainty and Vertical Integration: An Examination of Petrochemical Firms’ 3. Gregor Andrade, Mark Mitchell and Erik Stafford (2001), ‘New Evidence and Perspectives on Mergers’ 4. David A. Becher (2000), ‘The Valuation Effects of Bank Mergers’ PART II TAKEOVER BIDDING 5. Mark L. Mitchell and Kenneth Lehn (1990), ‘Do Bad Bidders Become Good Targets?’ 6. Richard Roll (1986), ‘The Hubris Hypothesis of Corporate Takeovers’ 7. Sandra Betton and B. Espen Eckbo (2000), ‘Toeholds, Bid Jumps, and Expected Payoffs in Takeovers’ 8. Robert G. Hansen (2001), ‘Auctions of Companies’ PART III CORPORATE RESTRUCTURING 9. J. Harold Mulherin and Audra L. Boone (2000), ‘Comparing Acquisitions and Divestitures’ 10. Vojislav Maksimovic and Gordon Phillips (2001), ‘The Market for Corporate Assets: Who Engages in Mergers and Asset Sales and Are There Efficiency Gains?’ 11. John R. Graham, Michael L. Lemmon and Jack G. Wolf (2002), ‘Does Corporate Diversification Destroy Value?’ 12. Kenneth Lehn, Jeffry Netter and Annette Poulsen (1990), ‘Consolidating Corporate Control: Dual-class Recapitalizations versus Leveraged Buyouts’ PART IV CORPORATE GOVERNANCE 13. Gerald T. Garvey and Peter L. Swan (1994), ‘The Economics of Corporate Governance: Beyond the Marshallian Firm’ 14. Robert Comment and G. William Schwert (1995), ‘Poison or Placebo? Evidence on the Deterrence and Wealth Effects of Modern Antitakeover Measures’ 15. J. Harold Mulherin and Annette B. Poulsen (1998), ‘Proxy Contests and Corporate Change: Implications for Shareholder Wealth’ 16. Stacey R. Kole and Kenneth M. Lehn (1999), ‘Deregulation and the Adaptation of Governance Structure: The Case of the U.S. Airline Industry’ Name Index

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Book SynopsisResearch suggests that an increasing number of people experience organisational changes such as mergers and acquisitions as highly emotional life events. Indeed, given that, as the authors prove, 70% of all mergers and acquisitions fail to reach their initial goals largely because of neglected people issues, it is a must for every manager and M&A researcher to understand the emotional side of such change processes. This fascinating book explains how managerial behaviour and communication styles influence the emotions of employees and affect their readiness to contribute to a successful post-merger integration. It combines emotion theories from other disciplines with recent M&A findings, and offers practical implications through illustrative case studies.Academics and practitioners will find the combination of management literature with psychology and sociology literature of great interest.Trade Review'Just as mergers and acquisitions begin to take off once again, this book reminds us that the emotional side of business is often at the heart of success and failure. With a terrific mix of case studies and in-depth conceptual thinking, Managing Emotions in Mergers and Acquisitions addresses the most fundamental of all issues in M&As - how and why people sometimes disrupt the best merger plans, simply because they are, well, people.' -- Sydney Finkelstein, Professor of Strategy and Leadership at the Tuck School at Dartmouth College, and author of Why Smart Executives Fail'This is a very welcome addition to our knowledge on M&A process. This is an in-depth study on emotions, how these are effected due to M&A activity in two firms and how they influence the process itself. It helps us to understand, what emotions are? How we can deal with them? And, Why do M&As so often fail? It offers state-of-the-art knowledge on this complex phenomenon. The four cases present in depth and extremely rich insight into how emotions actually work and influence the success/failure in M&A process. In conclusion, it is a timely and innovative book which is a must read for anyone interested in mergers and acquisitions.' -- Pervez Ghauri, University of Manchester, UKTable of ContentsContents: 1. Introduction Part I: Understanding M&As and Emotions 2. The M&A Process 3. Post-Merger Integration as a Change of Social Identity 4. Emotions in Post-Merger Integration Part II: Case Studies on Emotions in M&As 5. Purpose 6. Information Gathering and How to Measure Emotions 7. Emotions 8. Managerial Communication 9. Managerial Behaviour 10. M&A Outcomes Part III: Conclusions 11. Discussions Bibliography Index

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Book SynopsisModelling European Mergers presents a comprehensive and fresh perspective on the economic analysis of mergers by leading academics and competition policymakers from Europe and the US. The book frankly discusses the pros and cons of using applied game theory models in merger control from historical and theoretical perspectives. Seven case studies on the actual use of advanced techniques and models in legal procedures provide a perspective from the national competition authorities in Belgium, Denmark, Italy, The Netherlands and Sweden on markets that range from basic goods such as bread and aperitifs to complex products such as electricity, literature and software. The case studies provide many insights into practical issues such as data collection, procedures and errors of predication, as well as in the relative merits of different econometric approaches. A recurring theme of the book is how economic insights can be translated into convincing legal decisions.The contributions cover a broad spectrum of markets, methods and countries and the contributors offer incisive reflection on the increasing use of economics in competition policy.This unique book is a thorough transatlantic discussion of academic and policy insights combined with applications based on actual decisions. It will appeal to legal and economic professionals who deal with and advise on mergers and acquisitions whether they be in a ministry, central bank or competition authority setting. Scholars and students interested in analysing markets, law and economics, industrial organization and applied econometrics will also find much to interest them in this work.Trade Review'This book is a must-read for those representing potential merger parties or involved in the regulation of Australian mergers. The book is a collection of well-organised and thoughtful papers by very qualified authors.' -- Deirdre L. Hay, Competition and Consumer Law Journal'. . . the book provides a timely and comprehensive overview of an important recent development in merger control in Europe. . . Anyone interested in merger simulation, as a practitioner or as an academic, will therefore profit from studying this volume thoroughly.' -- Arndt Christiansen, European Competition Law Review'[This book] is important because it reports on the discussion among competition policy experts about the strengths and weaknesses of economic methods that have been and will be increasingly used in merger cases. It shows the potential of the decentralized European structure at its best. European competition authorities learn from each other's experiences and discuss their approach with colleagues and academic experts from other jurisdictions. In addition the transparency offered by this book allows firms, consultants, economists and legal experts to assess the pros and cons of the empirical economic approach to merger analysis.' -- From the preface by Neelie Kroes (European Competition Commissioner)Table of ContentsContents: Preface by Neelie Kroes 1. How to Merge with Law and Economics? Part I: European Policy Perspectives 2. Economic Analysis and Competition Policy Enforcement in Europe 3. European Merger Control: A Case of Second Mover Advantage? Part II: Strengths and Weaknesses of Simulation Models 4. Merger Simulation: Potentials and Pitfalls 5. On the Use of Economic Modelling in Merger Control 6. Merger Simulation Analysis: An Academic Perspective 7. Mergers and the New Guidelines: Lessons from Hachette–Editis Part III: European Case Studies 8. Simulating Merger Price Effects Using PCAIDS with Nests: The Italian Aperitif Market 9. Simulating the Effect of Oracle’s Takeover of PeopleSoft 10. Modelling the Electricity Market: Nuon–Reliant 11. Modelling Danish Mergers: Approach and Case Studies 12. On Simulation and Reality: A Swedish Example 13. What Merger Simulation is Not: Hessenatie–Noord Natie in Retrospect References Index

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Book SynopsisThe IPO Decision is an exciting new book that clarifies how the initial public offering (IPO) process actually works. It separates fact from fiction and imposes a logical structure on the most up-to-date IPO-related research. All major topics pertaining to the going-public process are included: IPO timing, the financial, strategic, and corporate governance benefits and costs of public ownership, corporate restructuring, valuation, the role of the investment bank in the primary and secondary markets, the optimality of IPO mechanisms (book-building vs. auctions), analyst coverage, and the long-run performance of IPOs. IPOs garnered unprecedented positive attention in the 1990s for their spectacular returns and central role in entrepreneurial activity. Subsequent revelations of unscrupulous IPO allocation and promotion practices cast a less favorable shadow. The latest significant event in the IPO market is Google's unconventional use of an auction for its offering. Public discussion and debate about these developments has often taken place in an information vacuum, leading to misunderstandings and false conclusions.Unparalleled in its scope, The IPO Decision presents the findings from theoretical and empirical research in a rigorous yet accessible manner. In doing so, it develops the intellectual foundation necessary for a constructive dialogue about reforming the IPO process. Scholars, students and industry professionals interested in the economics of IPOs will find this volume a comprehensive and engaging addition to their library.Trade Review'Because of its scope and detail, The IPO Decision would be a useful addition to an academic library serving a finance program or that has a financial services library. Public librarians might consider this book if they have a large constituency of sizable private businesses of finance students.' -- Janet Hartman, Research Librarian, William Blair & Co, Chicago, Business Information Alert'This volume certainly belongs in undergraduate libraries. Faculty who teach courses in the economics of finance can use the book as a reference and as a guide for students working on papers on the economics of initial public offerings (IPOs). Draho summarizes the extant literature on all aspects of the subject. For example, a student interested in the valuation process underlying initial public offerings receives a well-written overview of the approaches used, including both discounted cash flows and real option analysis. Students are also guided to the relevant literature on the subject. . . a useful resource for beginning research on this topic. Highly recommended.' -- W.S. Curran, Choice'Jason Draho's The IPO Decision is a clear, well organized, and especially well researched book on the IPO environment, process, and stock price results.' -- Roger G. Ibbotson, Yale University and Chairman, Ibbotson Associates, Inc., US'Even more important in the post-Internet bubble world, The IPO Decision by Jason Draho provides a critical, in-depth and practical perspective on the crucial terms and factors that influence the IPO process. From the company that plans to go public (or its professional advisor) to the buy side or sell side investment banker - the book provides a roadmap for all professionals associated with the IPO process.' -- Ross Barrett, President and Co-Founder, VC Experts, Inc., New York, USTable of ContentsContents: Preface 1. Introduction 2. IPO Timing and Information 3. Financing Options and Costs 4. Strategic Behavior 5. Control, Monitoring and Governance 6. The External Market: An International Comparison 7. Corporate Restructuring 8. Valuation 9. Preparing for the IPO 10. IPO Mechanisms: Allocations and Pricing 11. The IPO Aftermarket 12. Post-IFO Financing 13. Long-run Performance 14. Final Thoughts References Index

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Book SynopsisPrivate Equity and Management Buy-outs provides a balanced view of the often polarized private equity debate. This careful and objective analysis of the presence of private equity in buy-out firms reviews the effects of this ownership transfer in terms of firm performance and survival, thus placing private equity in a broader context of implications for value creation.The analysis provides an overview of international trends in private equity and develops a conceptual framework for understanding the heterogeneity of private equity deals. Systematic evidence from large-scale studies of private equity and buy-outs are used to shed light on short- and longer-term economic and social effects. For the first time the broader scope of the key issues now facing private equity and buy-outs are brought together in the contributions herein. The book includes highlights such as: empirical evidence on a special organizational form of private equity; examination of backed buy-outs (perspectives from strategy, finance, HRM and management accounting); discussion on the level of PE involvement; challenging further debate on economic and social key issues regarding policy implications and a future research agenda. Academics and researchers - postgraduate and above - in business schools and schools of economics will find this book enlightening. It will also hold great interest for practitioners in the fields of mergers and acquisitions, general, strategic and financial management, and corporate entrepreneurship and corporate governance.Trade Review'A selection of very interesting perspectives on private equity from a collection of leading academics.' -- Guy Fraser-Sampson, author of Private Equity as an Asset Class'This book is a timely and important collection of papers on the financial and real effects of private equity. It is crucial that policymakers know the evidence on these transactions, as opposed to the folklore that permeates the popular press. This comprehensive and penetrating collection of studies frames and answers the most important questions policymakers are asking about private equity.' -- Donald S. Siegel, University at Albany, SUNY, USTable of ContentsContents: Preface PART I: INTRODUCTION 1. Private Equity and Management Buy-outs: International Trends, Evidence and Policy Implications Mike Wright and Hans Bruining PART II: THEORETICAL PERSPECTIVES 2. Entrepreneurial Growth through Privatization: The Upside of Management Buyouts Mike Wright, Robert E. Hoskisson, Lowell W. Busenitz and Jay Dial PART III: SOURCES OF BUY-OUT 3. Why do Public Firms go Private in the UK? The Impact of Private Equity Investors, Incentive Realignment and Undervaluation Luc Renneboog, Tomas Simons and Mike Wright 4. Irrevocable Commitments, Going Private and Private Equity Mike Wright, Charlie Weir and Andrew Burrows 5. Information Sharing, Price Negotiation and Management Buy-outs of Private Family-owned Firms M. Louise Scholes, Mike Wright, Paul Westhead, Andrew Burrows and Hans Bruining PART IV: ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND VALUE CREATION 6. Management Control Systems and Strategy Change in Buy-outs Hans Bruining, Marcel Bonnet and Mike Wright 7. Entrepreneurial Orientation in Management Buy-outs and the Contribution of Venture Capital Hans Bruining and Mike Wright 8. Management Buyouts and Restructuring Japanese Corporations Mike Wright, Motoya Kitamura and Robert E. Hoskisson PART V: IMPACT OF BUY-OUTS 9. Assessing the Impact of Management Buyouts on Economic Efficiency: Plant-Level Evidence from the United Kingdom Richard Harris, Donald S. Siegel and Mike Wright 10. Post-privatization Effects of Management and Employee Buy-outs Mike Wright, Trevor Buck and Igor Filatotchev 11. The Impact of Business Ownership Change on Employee Relations: Buy-outs in the UK and the Netherlands Hans Bruining, Paul Boselie, Mike Wright and Nicolas Bacon 12. The Wage and Employment Effects of Leveraged Buyouts in the UK Kevin Amess and Mike Wright PART VI: INVESTMENT REALIZATION: SUCCESS AND FAILURE 13. The Impact of Corporate Gvernance Mechanisms on Value Increase in Leveraged Buyouts Erkki Nikoskelainen and Mike Wright 14. Performance of Private to Public MBOs: The Role of Venture Capital Ranko Jelic, Brahim Saadouni and Mike Wright 15. Secured Creditor Recovery Rates from Management Buy-outs in Distress David Citron, Mike Wright, Rod Ball and Fred Rippington Index

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Book SynopsisThe term "takeover", of which the first form is mergers and acquisitions (M&A), refers to the transfer of control of a business from one group of shareholders to another. Considering the importance of this issue and the real drives behind takeovers, it has become imperative to identifying companies that are vulnerable to takeover by two types: tender offer and exchange offer. This book thus presents the legal aspects, the theoretical justifications and the empirical contributions of takeovers, and analyzes the economic and financial characteristics of targets in order to assess the probability of being acquired. An empirical approach based on two quantitative studies is then applied to the European market, which is still virgin territory in terms of academic research. Finally, acquisition probability models have been developed and they have a 72% forecast accuracy average rate of targets. Corporate Takeover Targets is aimed at students and researchers in economic and management, as well as M&A consultants.Table of ContentsIntroduction ix Part 1. Corporate Takeovers: Theoretical Justifications and Empirical Contributions 1 Introduction to Part 1 3 Chapter 1. Economic and Legal Framework of Takeover Bids in Europe 5 1.1. Corporate takeover: general description 6 1.1.1. The control 6 1.1.2. The takeover concept 8 1.1.3. Techniques and classification of M&A 9 1.1.4. Conclusion 14 1.2. The economic impact of takeover bids 15 1.2.1. Global development over the period 1990-2000 16 1.2.2. Characteristics of the recent M&A wave: 2001–2007 26 1.3. Regulation and control of takeover bids in Europe . 34 1.3.1. Merger and acquisition control in Europe 35 1.3.2. The role of public authorities 38 1.3.3. Harmonization of regulations on takeover bids within the European Union 42 1.4. Conclusion 46 Chapter 2. Motivations and Economic Role of Takeover Bids: a Theoretical and Empirical Characterization 49 2.1. Economic interpretation of takeover bids and plurality of their theoretical references 50 2.1.1. Economic justifications for takeover bids 50 2.1.2. Plurality of theoretical references on the potential effectiveness of takeover bids 60 2.1.3. Conclusion 67 2.2. Performance and effectiveness of takeover bids: results of empirical research 68 2.2.1. Short term performance of companies: around the event date 70 2.2.2. Long-term acquisition performance: bnormal post acquisition return 77 2.2.3. Conclusion 81 2.3. Motivations of takeover bids: results of empirical research 82 2.3.1. Empirical studies on targets profile 84 2.3.2. Empirical studies of acquiring companies’ profiles 98 2.3.3. Joint empirical studies of the profiles of acquirers and targets 100 Part 2. Exploration of Predictive Variables for Takeover Bids and Forecast of European Targets 105 Introduction to Part 2 107 Chapter 3. Detection of Predictive Variables for Corporate Takeover: an Exploratory Study 109 3.1. Conceptual and empirical framework: theoretical positioning, survey characteristics and choice of data analysis method 109 3.1.1. The theoretical positioning of the exploratory study 110 3.1.2. The questionnaire characteristics 111 3.1.3. Statistical analysis of responses 113 3.2. Results of empirical tests: exploratory factor analysis in principal components 114 3.2.1. Reliability and validity of the measurement scale 114 3.2.2. Qualitative analysis of responses 116 3.2.3. Results of the exploratory factor analysis of variables 122 3.2.4. Conclusion 132 Chapter 4. Developing a Takeover Prediction Model: The European Case 135 4.1. Empirical analysis: hypotheses, sample selection and statistical methodology 136 4.1.1. Formulation of hypotheses and measurement variables 136 4.1.2. Selection of samples and data collection 150 4.1.3. Methodological choices and statistical processing 156 4.1.4. Conclusion 161 4.2. Modeling takeover bids in Europe: predicting takeover targets 162 4.2.1. Univariate analysis results 163 4.2.2. Results of the multivariate analysis 176 4.2.3. Performance and predictive ability of the developed models 193 4.2.4. Conclusion 201 Conclusion 203 Bibliography 209 Index 221

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Book SynopsisThis unique book focuses on the link between different types of culture (national, corporate, professional) and the success of strategic alliances, mergers and acquisitions. Over the past decades we have seen a significant increase in the number of strategic alliances, mergers and acquisitions. Despite this proliferation many recent studies have reported high failure rates. This failure is often attributed to cultural differences between partners, which has led to a growing body of literature on the subject. To date, most of these studies have focused on national and corporate culture, whereas this book also places particular emphasis on the importance of culture at the professional level. The authors clearly show that all three levels of culture may have a profound impact upon the ultimate success or failure of alliances, mergers and acquisitions. Researchers in the field of international business, strategic management, and strategic alliances, mergers and acquisitions will find this book to be of invaluable interest. Managers in multinational corporations and international business students should also not be without this important resource.Trade Review‘Organizational flirts and marriages - alliances, mergers and acquisitions - are dramatic examples of how soft cultures can produce hard facts of success or failure. Decisions born from human vanity can lead to destruction of human capital. The chapters selected by Ulijn, Duysters and Meijer illustrate the many facets of organizational family life for the scholar and, hopefully, for the decision-maker who considers another move.’ -- Geert Hofstede, author of Culture’s ConsequencesTable of ContentsContents: Preface: Filling the Gap in Strategic Alliances, Mergers and Acquisitions Cary L. Cooper Culture, Strategic Alliances, Mergers and Acquisitions: An Introduction Elise Meijer, Geert Duysters and Jan Ulijn 1. Strategic Alliances and Culture in a Globalizing World Rajesh Kumar and T.K Das 2. Why do International Alliances Fail? Some Insights from Culture and Human Social Biology Gert Jan Hofstede 3. Creating a Supportive Culture for Corporate Entrepreneurship: Balancing Creativity and Discipline for the Development of Radical Innovation by Interfirm Cooperation Bob Walrave, Victor A. Gilsing and Michiel F. de Jager 4. Culture and its Perception in Strategic Alliances: Does it Affect Performance? An Exploratory Study into Dutch–German Ventures Jan Ulijn, Geert Duysters and Jean-Marie Fèvre 5. Cultural Differences and Homogeneity in Strategic Alliances: The Case of Trimo Trebnje (Slovenia) and Trimo VSK (Russia) Metka Tekavčič, Vlado Dimovski, Darja Peljhan and Miha Škerlavaj 6. Strategic Importance of Organizational Culture in the Context of Organizational Growth through Acquisitions: The Case of the Helios Group Nada Zupan and Robert Kaše 7. Cross-border Marriages: Dutch–Japanese and Dutch–American Combinations Frits Grotenhuis 8. Managing Potential Conflicts in a European Banking Alliance in ICT: Study of Intro- and Mutual Perception Combined for a Cultural Fit Jan Eppink, Jan Ulijn and Beatrice van der Heijden 9. Portrait of an Odd-eyed Cat: Cultural Crossing as a Trademark for a Dutch–Thai Strategic Alliance Nantawan Noi Kwanjai and J. Friso den Hertog 10. Resistance to the Transfer of Management Knowledge in International Ventures: Steps Towards a Pathologic Interpretation Gerard Fink and Nigel J. Holden Index

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Book SynopsisThis unique Handbook explores both the economics of the firm and the theory of the firm, two areas which are traditionally treated separately in the literature. On the one hand, the former refers to the structure, organization and boundaries of the firm, while the latter is devoted to the analysis of behaviors and strategies in particular market contexts. The novel concept underpinning this authoritative volume is that these two areas closely interact, and that a framework must be articulated in order to illustrate how linkages can be created. This interpretative framework is comprehensively developed in the editors' introduction, and the expert contributors - more than fifty academics of renowned authority - further elaborate on the linkages in the seven comprehensive sections that follow, encompassing: background; equilibrium and new institutional theories; the multinational firm; dynamic approaches to the firm; modern issues; firms' strategies; and economic policy and the firm. Bridging economics and theory of the firm, and providing both technical and institutional perspectives on real corporations, this path-breaking Handbook will prove an invaluable resource for academics, researchers and students in the fields of economics, heterodox economics, business and management, and industrial organization. Contributors: Z.J. Acs, M. Aglietta, C. Antonelli, M.C. Becker, M. Bellandi, M.H. Best, H. Bo, J.J. Bouma, H. Bouthinon-Dumas, T. Buchmann, R. Carter, M. Casson, C. Cezanne, M. Cloodt, A. Coad, A. Colombelli, A. Correlje, L. De Propris, M. Dietrich, C. Driver, S.P. Dunn, P.E. Earl, N.J. Foss, M. Fransman, J.-L. Gaffard, J. Groenewegen, S. Guillou, J. Hagedoorn, G. Hanappi, G.M. Hodgson, W. Holzl, G. Ietto-Gillies, A. Jolink, T. Knudsen, J. Krafft, W. Lazonick, S. Lechevalier, B.J. Loasby, F. Marty, L. Nesta, E. Niesten, B. Nooteboom, U. Pagano, P.P. Patrucco, A. Pyka, F. Quatraro, J.-L. Ravix, A. Reberioux, A. Reinstaller, E. Salies, P.P. Saviotti, N. Stieglitz, M. Teubal, S. Toms, N. Wadeson, O. Weinstein, J.F. WilsonTable of ContentsContents: Preface PART I: INTRODUCTION 1. The Economics and Theory of the Firm Michael Dietrich and Jackie Krafft PART II: BACKGROUND 2. The Obscure Firm in the Wealth of Nations Michael H. Best 3. Marx Ugo Pagano 4. Alfred Marshall and the Marshallian Theory of the Firm Jacques-Laurent Ravix 5. Veblen, Commons and the Theory of the Firm Geoffrey M. Hodgson 6. Schumpeter Gerhard Hanappi 7. Berle and Means Cécile Cézanne 8. John Kenneth Galbraith and the Theory of the Firm Stephen P. Dunn 9. Managerial Theories: Baumol and Marris Olivier Weinstein 10. Behavioural Theory Peter E. Earl PART III: EQUILIBRIUM AND NEW INSTITUTIONAL THEORIES 11. Agency Theory, Corporate Governance and Finance Hong Bo and Ciaran Driver 12. Hybrid Governance Albert Jolink and Eva Niesten 13. Transaction Cost Empirical Work Richard Carter PART IV: THE MULTINATIONAL FIRM 14. The Multinational Firm: Characteristics, Activities and Explanations in Historical Context Grazia Ietto-Gillies 15. Internationalization Theory Mark Casson and Nigel Wadeson 16. The Japanese Firm: From the Analysis of a Model to the Understanding of its Increasing Heterogeneity Sébastien Lechevalier 17. The European Firm Alessandra Colombelli and Francesco Quatraro PART V: DYNAMIC APPROACHES TO THE FIRM 18. Edith Penrose and George Richardson Brian J. Loasby 19. Nelson and Winter Revisited Markus C. Becker and Thorbjørn Knudsen 20. Modern Resource-based Theory(ies) Nicolai J. Foss and Nils Stieglitz 21. Cognitive Theory of the Firm: A Pragmatic Perspective Bart Nooteboom PART VI: MODERN ISSUES 22. Revisiting Chandler on the Theory of the Firm Steven Toms and John F. Wilson 23. Financialization and the Firm Michel Aglietta and Antoine Rebérioux 24. Firm Growth: Empirical Analysis Alex Coad and Werner Hölzl 25. Corporate Governance, Innovative Enterprise, and Executive Pay William Lazonick 26. Innovative Platforms, Complexity and the Knowledge-Intensive Firm Pier Paolo Patrucco 27. Small Firms and Industrial Districts Marco Bellandi and Lisa De Propris PART VII: FIRM STRATEGIES 28. Mergers and Acquisitions and Firm Performance Myriam Cloodt and John Hagedoorn 29. R&D and the Firm Pier Paolo Saviotti 30. Creating Novelty through Vertical Relationships between Groups of Complementary Players Martin Fransman 31. Product Innovation when Consumers have Switching Costs Evens Salies 32. Modularity and its Implications for the Theory of the Firm Andreas Reinstaller 33. Innovation Networks Tobias Buchmann and Andreas Pyka PART VIII: ECONOMIC POLICY AND THE FIRM 34. Cartel and Monopoly Policy Hugues Bouthinon-Dumas and Frédéric Marty 35. R&D and Industrial Policy: Policies to Coordinate Investments in Research under Radical Uncertainty Jean-Luc Gaffard, Sarah Guillou and Lionel Nesta 36. Public Policy in an Entrepreneurial Society Zoltan J. Acs 37. The Regulated Firm in Liberalized Network Industries Aad Correljé, John Groenewegen and Jan Jaap Bouma 38. From the Corporation to Venture Capitalism: New Surrogate Markets for Knowledge and Innovation-led Economic Growth Cristiano Antonelli and Morris Teubal Index

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Book SynopsisFor the last four decades, researchers in various disciplines have been trying to explain the enduring paradox of the growing activity and volume of mergers and acquisitions (M&A) versus the high failure rate of M&A. This handbook will stimulate scholars to focus on new research directions.The contributors explore how underlying concepts and methodologies can make an important contribution towards understanding M&A and their performance. This authoritative volume presents research that incorporates multidisciplinary, multi-level, multi-stage and cross-cultural models and analyses, and also focuses on such issues as process-content, knowledge transfer, due diligence, performance measures, communication, trust, grief, integration approaches, individual values, change management, and consulting.Scholars interested in research on strategy as well as Masters and PhD students on mergers and acquisitions courses will find much of value in this compilation.Contributors include: M.F. Ahammad, N.M. Ashkanasy, Z.R. Bachar, A.F. Buono, K.M. Ellis, P.-G. Hourque, P. Junni, M.H. Kavanagh, B.T. Lamont, M.L. Mark, O. Meglio, E. Metais, P.H. Mirvis, A.L. Ranft, T.H. Reus, A. Risberg, R.M. Sarala, A.-M. Søderberg, G.K. Stahl, S. Tarba, E. Vaara, P. Very, Y. WeberTable of ContentsContents: Introduction Yaakov Weber PART I: NEW MODELS AND EMPIRICAL FINDINGS ON CONNECTIONS BETWEEN M&A STAGES 1. The Role of Trust in Mergers and Acquisitions: A Conceptual Framework and Empirical Evidence Günter K. Stahl 2. Integration of International Mergers and Acquisitions: Test of a New Paradigm Yaakov Weber, Shlomo Yedidia Tarba, Günter K. Stahl and Ziva Bachar-Rozen PART II: RESEARCH AGENDA AND THEORETICAL DEVELOPMENT ON CONNECTION BETWEEN M&A STAGES AND CONTEXT VARIABLES 3. A Research Agenda to Increase Merger and Acquisition Success Mitchell Lee Marks and Philip H. Mirvis 4. Placing Process Factors Along with Contextual Factors in Merger and Acquisition Research Taco H. Reus, Kimberley M. Ellis, Bruce T. Lamont and Annette L. Ranft 5. The Dynamics of Knowledge Transfer in Mergers and Acquisitions Paulina Junni, Riikka M. Sarala and Eero Vaara PART III: METHODOLOGICAL ISSUES IN M&A RESEARCH 6. Merger and Acquisition Outcomes – Is it Meaningful to Talk About High Failure Rates? Annette Risberg and Olimpia Meglio 7. Researching Mergers and Acquisitions with the Case Study Method: Idiographic Understanding of Longitudinal Integration Processes Lars Bengtsson and Rikard Larsson 8. Individual Values and Organizational Culture During a Merger: Immovable Objects or Shifting Sands? Marie H. Kavanagh and Neal M. Ashkanasy PART IV: NEW AND UNDER-EXPLORED CONTEXT AND PROCESS VARIABLES IN VARIOUS M&A STAGES 9. Facilitating Mergers through Management and Organization of Communication: An Analysis of Strategic Communication in a Cross-Border Merger Anne-Marie Søderberg 10. Determinants of Top Management Retention in Cross Border Acquisitions Mohammad Faisal Ahammad, Keith W. Glaister, Yaakov Weber and Shlomo Yedidia Tarba 11. Grief and the Management of Mergers and Acquisitions Philippe Very, Emmanuel Metais and Pierre-Guy Hourquet Index

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Book SynopsisMergers and acquisitions continue to be a primary vehicle of growth for companies around the world. Not only in the United States and Europe, but also in Japan, China, India, Brazil and elsewhere, senior executives are making huge bets on the future of their firms. With such intense scrutiny in the world of business, it is not surprising that academic research on mergers and acquisitions has been similarly robust. The topics range from strategy, to organizational integration, culture, leadership, human resource planning, and financial analysis. Similarly the theories brought to bear to help understand mergers and acquisitions range from upper echelons theory to the resource based view of the firm, competitive analysis, organizational trust, networks, knowledge management, and others. What makes the "Advances in Mergers and Acquisitions" series stand out is its focus on all three characteristics that make up this research field - studies from scholars in different countries, with different research questions, relying on different theoretical perspectives. Such a broad, and inclusive, approach to mergers and acquisitions is not easily replicated in academic journals, with much narrower mandates and metrics. The collections published each year provide cutting edge ideas by leading scholars on a global scale. Doing so not only broadens the questions being studied, but also helps researchers consider the inter-relationships among different perspectives.In the final analysis, the best way to build understanding around a topic as diffuse as mergers and acquisitions is to be both integrative, and expansive, in choice of research questions and theoretical underpinnings. "Advances in Mergers and Acquisitions" offers this unique perspective, not easily found elsewhere, that will help scholars think about mergers and acquisitions in new ways, building our knowledge base on this critical topic. In light of the enormous sums being invested in growth-via-acquisition strategies around the world, academic research on mergers and acquisitions has never been more important.Table of ContentsIntroduction. A temporal perspective of corporate M&A and alliance portfolios. Value creation in joint venture dyads. Unpacking the champion of acquisitions: the key figure in the execution of the post-acquisition integration process. Post-merger integration process in Japanese M&A: The voices from the front-line. How climate and leadership can be used to create actionable knowledge during stages of mergers and acquisitions. The linkages between cultural differences, psychological states, and performance in international mergers and acquisitions. List of Contributors. Advances in Mergers and Acquisitions. Advances in Mergers and Acquisitions. Copyright page.

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Book SynopsisWhat makes the "Advances in Mergers and Acquisitions" series stand out is its focus on all three characteristics that make up this research field - studies from scholars in different countries, with different research questions, relying on different theoretical perspectives. Such a broad, and inclusive, approach to mergers and acquisitions is not easily replicated in academic journals, with much narrower mandates and metrics. The collections published each year provide cutting edge ideas by leading scholars on a global scale. Doing so not only broadens the questions being studied, but also helps researchers consider the inter-relationships among different perspectives. In the final analysis, the best way to build understanding around a topic as diffuse as mergers and acquisitions is to be both integrative, and expansive, in choice of research questions and theoretical underpinnings. "Advances in Mergers and Acquisitions" offers this unique perspective, not easily found elsewhere, that will help scholars think about mergers and acquisitions in new ways, building our knowledge base on this critical topic.Table of ContentsIntroduction. International mergers and acquisitions performance revisited – the role of cultural distance and post-. Organizational identification and cultural differences: Explaining employee attitudes and behavioral intentions during postmerger integration. The value of stories in understanding the past and shaping the future in merged organizations. Transitional governance: A critical review of implicit process assumptions. Computationally modeling the effect of organizational complexity on post-merger integration. Measuring performance in technology-driven M&AS: Insights from a literature review. Acquisitions in the Chinese real estate industry and the two-stage privatization process. Subsidiary brands as a resource and the redistribution of decision-making authority following acquisitions. List of Contributors. Advances in Mergers and Acquisitions. Advances in Mergers and Acquisitions. Copyright page.

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Book SynopsisThis book presents up-to-date evidence on the issues facing financiers and intermediaries involved in venture capital and management buy-outs. It provides a comprehensive review of existing literature and an analysis of international trends in market development as well as a global comparison of the major issues.It addresses venture capital at the industry/market and firm level and provides full coverage on both informal and formal venture capitalists, management buy-outs, and competing and complementary sources of finance including bank finance and trade credit. The contributors also discuss important but neglected issues on the nature of venture capitalist-investee relationships and the revelation of knowledge, the costs of information searches, the development of appropriate forms of managerial and financial control systems, the role of the entrepreneur and bargaining models of contract negotiation. It uses case study examples from the US, the UK, and West and Eastern Europe.This book will be of interest to practitioners, researchers and policymakers in the area of the financing and management of firms as well as academics and students interested in management buy-outs, venture capital, entrepreneurship and finance.Trade Review'It provides a comprehensive review of existing literature and an analysis of international trends in market development as well as a global comparison of the major issues.' -- International Review of Administrative SciencesTable of ContentsContents: Preface 1. Introduction 2. Venture Capital 3. The Venture Capital and Buy-out Markets in the UK and Europe 4. Venture Capital in Transition Economies 5. The Role of Trust in the Informal Investor’s Investment Decision 6. Relationship Participation 7. Loan Covenants, Relationship Banking and Management Buy-outs in Default 8. Small Business Demand for Trade Credit, Credit Rationing and the Late Payment of Commerical Debt 9. Funds Providers’ Role in Venture Capital Firm Monitoring 10. Sources of Venture Capital Deals 11. Venture Capitalists, Investment Appraisal and Accounting Information 12. Accounting Information System Development and the Supply of Venture Capital 13. European IPO Markets 14. Venture Capitalists, Serial Entrepreneurs and Serial Buy-outs Index

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