{"product_id":"corporate-divestitures-9780470180006","title":"Corporate Divestitures","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eProviding practical application of best practices employed in the divestiture process, \u003ci\u003eCorporate Divestitures\u003c\/i\u003e provides you with detailed guidance on how your corporation should handle a divestiture. It provides a structured approach that emphasizes disciplined execution and illustrative documents and application aids that can be adapted for use in real-world situations.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003ePREFACE XI\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eACKNOWLEDGMENTS XV\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.1 Overview 2\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.2 Characteristics of Corporate Divestitures 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.3 Transaction Model 10\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.4 Staffi ng Model 15\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.5 Enabling Principles 23\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.6 How This Guide Can Help 27\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKey Points 30\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix 1A Divestiture Activity by Standard Industrial Classification: 2002 to 2006 32\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix 1B Aggressive Divesters: 2005 and 2006 33\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCHAPTER 2 STRATEGIC ASSESSMENT 34\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.1 Overview 35\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.2 Strategic Assessment Process Steps 36\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.3 Analyze Portfolio and Consider Alternatives 37\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.4 Opt for Divestiture 41\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.5 Position the Organization for the Divestiture 46\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.6 Next Steps 52\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKey Points 52\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCHAPTER 3 DIVESTITURE PLANNING 54\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.1 Overview 55\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.2 Planning Phase Process Steps 60\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.3 Approval 62\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.4 Organization Plan 70\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.5 Retention Plan 74\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.6 Assembling the Divestiture Team 78\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.7 Development of the Divestiture Plan 86\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.8 Development of a Communication Plan 89\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKey Points 95\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix 3A Illustrative Divestiture Timeline 96\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix 3B Retention Planning Document 99\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix 3C Weekly Action Item Control 102\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix 3D Communication Plan Outline 104\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix 3E Issues and Resolution Control 106\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCHAPTER 4 PREPARING FOR THE TRANSACTION 108\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.1 Introduction 109\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.2 Preparation Phase Process Steps 110\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.3 Engagement of External Resources 111\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.4 Validation of the Transaction Structure 120\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.5 Development of Selling Materials 122\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.6 Identifi cation of Potential Buyers 131\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.7 Preparation of a Data Room 134\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.8 Overview of the Phased Disclosure Process 136\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKey Points 139\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix 4A Illustrative Data Room Information Listing 140\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCHAPTER 5 DISENTANGLEMENT 143\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.1 Disentanglement: Preparing the Business to Be Separated 144\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.2 Disentanglement Process Steps 146\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.3 Gathering Information 149\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.4 Determining the Required End State 158\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.5 Developing the Disentanglement Plan 166\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.6 Quantifying the Disentanglement Costs 170\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.7 Executing the Disentanglement Plan 177\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKey Points 180\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCHAPTER 6 MANAGING THE SELLING PROCESS 182\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.1 Selling Process: Show Time 183\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.2 Selling Process Steps 185\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.3 Announcing the Intention to Sell 188\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.4 Marketing the Business 200\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.5 Due Diligence 210\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.6 Bidding and Negotiations 217\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKey Points 220\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCHAPTER 7 STRUCTURING THE TRANSACTION 222\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.1 Structuring the Divestiture Transaction 223\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.2 Structuring Process Steps 225\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.3 Bringing in the Required Expertise 227\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.4 Analyzing Alternative Transaction Structures 231\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.5 Drafting the Agreements 242\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.6 Negotiating the Agreements 257\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.7 Complying with Regulations 266\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKey Points 270\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCHAPTER 8 CLOSING 272\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.1 Closing, Transitioning, and Learning 272\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.2 Closing Process Steps 273\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.3 Closing the Transaction 274\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.4 Managing the Postclosing Transition 277\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.5 Conducting a Postdeal Process Assessment 280\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.6 Final Thoughts 282\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKey Points 290\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eINDEX 293\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53515415290199,"sku":"9780470180006","price":85.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/corporate-divestitures-9780470180006","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}