PREFACE

A major merger or acquisition can be a company-defining moment. On the one hand, the right business combination at the right price, with good execution, can reposition the company, accelerate profitable growth and shareholder return, and even change the game for the industry as a whole. On the other hand, a bad deal—whether the failure is in the concept, the price, or the execution—can quickly destroy shareholder value in an otherwise healthy company.

Yet, despite the risks, strategic M&A is here to stay because the business environment is changing, and companies must change to compete. New technology, re-regulation, and continued globalization are driving restructuring in almost every sector. Technology advancements are resulting in ...

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