{"product_id":"the-art-of-m-a-structuring-techniques-for-mitigating-financial-tax-and-legal-risk-hardcover","title":"The Art of M\u0026A Structuring: Techniques for Mitigating Financial, Tax and Legal Risk - 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\u003eAlexandra Reed Lajoux\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eH. Peter Nesvold\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eReal-world advice for determining the most advantageous structure in a merger, acquisition, or buyout\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe actual structuring of a merger or acquisition is key to the success of the entire procedure. \u003ci\u003eThe Art of M\u0026amp;A Structuring \u003c\/i\u003eexplores ways to approach a deal as an investment and satisfy the often conflicting financial and operational goals of all parties, from buyers and sellers to investors and lenders. Written in the trademark Q\u0026amp;A style that made \u003ci\u003eThe Art of M\u0026amp;A \u003c\/i\u003ea landmark business bestseller, this book is filled with real-world examples and cases. Decision makers in any organization will quickly find the M\u0026amp;A information and insights they need, including: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eUp-to-date GAAP and tax considerations \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdvantages and disadvantages of spin-offs and spin-outs \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpecial considerations for off-balance-sheet transactions\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eReal-World Guidance to Help You Determine the Most Advantageous Structure for a Merger, Acquisition, or Buyout\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eM\u0026amp;A activity is on the rise again, but the rules of mergers, acquisitions, and buyouts have changed dramatically since the last M\u0026amp;A craze. Today more than ever, a thorough understanding of the intertwined legal, accounting, and tax codes is vital for dealmakers looking to both minimize risk and maximize the potential for short- and long-term profitability.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Art of M\u0026amp;A Structuring \u003c\/i\u003euses the trademark Q\u0026amp;A format of McGraw-Hill's popular Art of M\u0026amp;A series to illuminate the key aspects of this hot-button topic. Let this clear, straightforward treatise provide you with the structural knowledge you need on every important M\/A\/B aspect: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eLegal--\u003c\/b\u003eSecurities laws; asset versus stock transactions; spin-offs, split-offs, and split-ups; off-balance sheet entities; earnouts; \"alternative\" M\u0026amp;A structures \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAccounting\u003c\/b\u003e--Latest FASB statements and SEC disclosure requirements; impact of deal structure on reported earnings; compensation and benefits issues \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTax\u003c\/b\u003e--Tax-efficient structures; taxable, tax-free, and tax-deferred transactions; \"Morris Trust\" rules \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe key to the success of any M\/A\/B transaction lies in the details. \u003ci\u003eThe Art of M\u0026amp;A Structuring \u003c\/i\u003eshows you how to keep details from becoming dealbreakers. Let it help you determine the best approach for measuring and mitigating foreseen and unforeseen risks--and concluding each deal to the satisfaction and benefit of everyone involved. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"M\u0026amp;A is a complex arena. Any given transaction can have literally hundreds of 'moving parts' that must be taken into account as one seeks the best structure for a particular deal. This book identifies the principal elements to be found in an M\/A\/B structure, and shows their interrelationships.\"\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e--From Chapter 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMergers, acquisitions, and buyouts have always been among the most complex, fragile, and perilous of business transactions. To add to the confusion, regulators have responded to calls for greater transparency by eliminating key methodologies often used to hide financial risk, such as poolings of interest, and overhauling structuring techniques such as special purpose entities. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Art of M\u0026amp;A Structuring \u003c\/i\u003esucceeds at shedding much-needed light on a constantly changing area that continues to be murky at best. Drawing on its authors' unquestioned M\/A\/B knowledge and experience as well as input from top practitioners and thought leaders, this well-organized, easy-to-follow reference guide asks and answers every vital question. Nowhere else will you find such a detailed yet easy-to-understand roadmap, with clear answers to common questions including: \u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\"What structuring tools can be used to bridge the buyer-seller valuation gap?\" \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\"How can I mitigate my tax liability in a taxable transaction?\" \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\"How can I avoid 'losing my shirt' in a minority investment?\" \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\"What pitfalls must I avoid in negotiating a strategic alliance?\" \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\"What should I know before buying a company out of bankruptcy?\" \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eFor successful completion of an M\/A\/B deal, success in the meticulous deal planning and structuring is increasingly necessary to satisfy the numerous, often-conflicting goals of buyers, sellers, investors, and lenders. Whether you are looking for a detailed introduction to this endlessly fascinating field or are currently involved in any of today's myriad and unforgiving types of M\/A\/B transactions, let \u003ci\u003eThe Art of M\u0026amp;A Structuring \u003c\/i\u003ehelp you to eliminate unwelcome surprises--and structure a deal that works well today as it passes the critical test of time. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAlexandra Reed Lajoux \u003c\/b\u003eis senior research analyst for the National Association of Corporate Directors. She is the coauthor (with Stanley Foster Reed) of the seminal book \u003ci\u003eThe Art of M\u0026amp;A \u003c\/i\u003eas well as the author or coauthor of three other books in the series--\u003ci\u003eThe Art of M\u0026amp;A Integration\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Art of M\u0026amp;A Due Diligence\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eThe Art of M\u0026amp;A Financing and Refinancing\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eH. Peter Nesvold\u003c\/b\u003e is a vice president at Bear, Stearns \u0026amp; Co., Inc. Given his diverse background in investment banking, law, tax, and accounting, Nesvold offers a multidisciplinary perspective on the interrelated elements of highly-structured mergers, acquisitions, buyouts, and other corporate transactions. 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