The McGraw-Hill Guide to Acquiring and Divesting Businesses (Hardcover, 1st)

Introduction to the M&A Market.

Strategies, Preparations and Negotiations.

Acquisition Financing.

Business Valuation from a Financial Point of View.

Business Investigation ("Due Diligence") Reviews.

Federal Taxation of Taxable Acquisitions.

Tax Free Organizations, Reorganizations and Divisions.

State Taxation.

Accounting Methods.

Antitrust Law Requirements.

The Securities Regulation Laws--Overview, Public Offerings and Private Placements.

The Securities Regulation Laws--Tender Offers; "Going Private"; Proxy Solicitation and Contests.

Other Legal Matters.

Leveraged Buyouts.

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) Acquisitions.

Acquisition Contracts.

Acquisition Closings.

Post-Closing Integration and Other Activities.

Some Aspects of International Acquisitions.