Mergers & Acquisitions: A snapshot of a SPECIAL pre and post M&A process.

Jones, Kevin (2009): Mergers & Acquisitions: A snapshot of a SPECIAL pre and post M&A process.

Abstract

Imagine that you have reached the pinnacle of your career, and you are sitting in the driver’s seat of a multi-billion dollar enterprise. Business is good, sales are up, and the stock market responds to your company’s performance. In such circumstances, a chief executive officer (CEO) may sit back in his or her chair and ask, “So, what’s next? Do I add more staff, buy more equipment, build more plants, or expand globally?”

This paper reviews the road map for a successful pre and post M&A team strategy. The writer attempts to develop a framework for a successful transaction. Every M&A transaction is different and requires special attention to detail and a contingency plan for unknown variables.

• Item Type: MPRA Paper
• Language: English
• Keywords: mergers, acquisitions, M&A, SPECIAL, types of mergers, business
• Subjects: G - Financial Economics > G3 - Corporate Finance and Governance > G34 - Mergers ; Acquisitions ; Restructuring ; Corporate Governance; G - Financial Economics > G3 - Corporate Finance and Governance

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