The Art of Capital Restructuring: Creating Shareholder Value through Mergers and Acquisitions

Acknowledgments

The expression “it takes a village” aptly applies to this book because it has involved a large cast of participants in which each has provided important contributions. At the heart of The Art of Capital Restructuring is the outstanding work of the scholars who wrote the chapters as well as the authors whose work is cited therein. Meghan Nesmith meticulously reviewed the chapters and provided many helpful edits and substantive suggestions. Thomas Bradley also provided assistance. We thank our talented publishing team at John Wiley & Sons, especially Emilie Herman and Claire Wesley, who took the manuscript to final production while demonstrating professionalism and expertise throughout the process. Bob Kolb, the series editor, deserves our appreciation for his vision in developing this series. We also want to recognize the support provided by the Kogod School of Business at American University and the Crummer Graduate School of Business at Rollins College. Finally, our friends and families, who have been silent partners in this effort, deserve our gratitude. Linda Baker deserves special thanks for editorial assistance and her endless patience and support. Nilgun Kiymaz also provided support that warrants special recognition.