Merge Ahead: Mastering the Five Enduring Trends of Artful M&A

by Gerald Adolph, Justin Pettit

Prior to the economic downturn of 2008–2009, the number of mergers and acquisitions reached an historic high. Whatever happens next, one thing is mergers, acquisitions, and growth will be more important than ever. Those who prepare their organizations for a multifaceted growth strategy―integrating acquisitions, organic growth, and alliances―will be the ones most likely to survive the difficult years and seize the opportunities in tomorrow’s restructured industries. If you’re a corporate leader―of a company large or small―there’s a merge ahead in your future. With Merge Ahead , corporate leaders and M&A professionals across the deal-making spectrum will have at their fingertips an insightful, accessible guide to the forces driving today’s deal environment and the most effective strategic and tactical responses for managing them. Merge Ahead provides key advice on managing the five major M&A trends that are shaping the corporate

Genres: Business

240 pages, Paperback

First published September 29, 2008

Reviews

[Bilal Anis · Rating 4 out of 5]

The book is very resourceful and definitely an eye opener to what is the process of what Merger and acquisitions is all about. The main theme of the book goes from describing the future of M&A to emphasizing that Big companies needs to get bigger to guarantee growth and market reach. He then explains the difference between a bubble and a wave and how a company can differentiate between them.

The end of the book was very interesting and it talks about the how to craft a successful deal.