{"product_id":"due-diligence-an-m-a-value-creation-approach-hardcover","title":"Due Diligence: An M\u0026A Value Creation Approach - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eWilliam J. Gole\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003ePaul J. Hilger\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis nuts-and-bolts guide examines all aspects of an M\u0026amp;A due diligence--from coming to the decision to acquire a company, to who should be on the due diligence team, to the actual process and the final report and post-closing follow up. It advocates a focus on both risk mitigation and shareholder value creation, and emphasizes a holistic approach that spans from planning to post-acquisition integration. The tentative contents is: (1) Introduction; (2) Planning for value creation: growth strategy; (3) Engagement and pursuit; (4) Preparing for due diligence; (5) Validation of value: performing due diligence; (6) Assessment of due diligence results; (7) Optimizing value: post diligence negotiation; (8) Extracting value: post-transaction integration.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFront Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn today's uncertain economic climate, determining the potentialfor a prospective merger or acquisition to create shareholdervalue, and then delivering on that promise, is more critical thanever. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn one comprehensive volume, \u003ci\u003eDue Diligence\u003c\/i\u003e offers asynthesis of practical guidance that spans the entire acquisitionprocess from strategic planning, candidate pursuit, targetevaluation, contract negotiation, through post-acquisitionintegration. Written by William Gole and PaulHilger--recognized experts in the field of M\u0026amp;A--thisimportant resource outlines a proven approach to performing duediligence with an eye toward optimizing shareholder value.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe authors emphasize a broad approach to merger and acquisitiondue diligence and focus on points throughout the entire transactionwhen a deal presents either downside risk or an opportunity tocreate value. Offering a step-by-step approach to the due diligenceprocess, Gole and Hilger emphasize the following principles: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ci\u003eHolistic Due Diligence\u003c\/i\u003e A cross-transactionalperspective of risks and opportunities that spans the entireprocess\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ci\u003eSound Strategic Framework\u003c\/i\u003e A disciplined growth strategythat guides the search for suitable acquisition targets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ci\u003ePurposeful Behavior\u003c\/i\u003e Alignment of the acquirer¿sactions before, during, and following the close of the transactionwith its value creation and risk mitigation objectives\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ci\u003eExplicit Planning to Create Value\u003c\/i\u003e An investor mind-setthat focuses on the creation of value for the acquirer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eAny CFO, CEO, controller, director of finance, or businessmanager involved in a merger or acquisition will find this book tobe a timely guide for ensuring productive results.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDue Diligence\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eAn M\u0026amp;A Value Creation Approach\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn today's uncertain economic climate, determining the potential for a prospective merger or acquisition to create shareholder value, and then delivering on that promise, is more critical than ever. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn one comprehensive volume, \u003ci\u003eDue Diligence\u003c\/i\u003e offers a synthesis of practical guidance that spans the entire acquisition process from strategic planning, candidate pursuit, target evaluation, contract negotiation, through post-acquisition integration. Written by William Gole and Paul Hilger--recognized experts in the field of M\u0026amp;A--this important resource outlines a proven approach to performing due diligence with an eye toward optimizing shareholder value. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe authors emphasize a broad approach to merger and acquisition due diligence and focus on points throughout the entire transaction when a deal presents either downside risk or an opportunity to create value. Offering a step-by-step approach to the due diligence process, Gole and Hilger emphasize the following principles: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ci\u003eHolistic Due Diligence: \u003c\/i\u003e A cross-transactional perspective of risks and opportunities that spans the entire process\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ci\u003eSound Strategic Framework: \u003c\/i\u003e A disciplined growth strategy that guides the search for suitable acquisition targets\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ci\u003ePurposeful Behavior: \u003c\/i\u003e Alignment of the acquirer's actions before, during, and following the close of the transaction with its value creation and risk mitigation objectives\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ci\u003eExplicit Planning to Create Value: \u003c\/i\u003e An investor mind-set that focuses on the creation of value for the acquirer\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eAny CFO, CEO, controller, director of finance, or business manager involved in a merger or acquisition will find this book to be a timely guide for ensuring productive results.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWILLIAM J. GOLE, MBA, \u003c\/b\u003e CPA, is the former Senior Vice President, Planning and Business Development, with Thomson Healthcare, a division of Thomson Reuters, where he was responsible for strategic planning and acquisition and divestiture activity. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePAUL J. HILGER, CPA, \u003c\/b\u003e is the former Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Thomson Healthcare. He has over twenty-five years of financial leadership experience, and has led numerous acquisitions and divestitures from planning through integration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 304\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.1 x 9.2 x 6.2 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e August 01, 2009\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45343303172198,"sku":"9780470375907","price":105.8,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0599\/7255\/0758\/files\/MDZINC9kU1MyTFBiSFI4Y1Y3NS9lZz09.webp?v=1774914633","url":"https:\/\/infinitylightwa.com\/products\/due-diligence-an-m-a-value-creation-approach-hardcover","provider":"Infinity Light","version":"1.0","type":"link"}