Praise for Cross-Border Mergers and Acquisitions
"Cross-border M&A is the new norm in a flat world. This book provides the nuts and bolts view of what it takes to be successful in this endeavor. The practical experience of the authors comes through in the book and that is very useful for anybody venturing into bringing together two companies from different geographies."
-Srikantan Moorthy, Executive Vice President, Infosys
"Mergers and acquisitions is an inevitable choice for Chinese companies going global. The methodology and experience shared from this book provides an excellent reference for them."
-Pi Shui, President and Editor-in-Chief, China Times
"A comprehensive overview of cross-border M&A touching on strategic rationale, deal process, and key focus areas for integration that not only provides tangible examples from prior deals, but also practical tools for application."
-Don Yakulis, Vice President, Corporate Development Operations and Integration, Visa
"This book provides clear guidance on cross-border M&A. The combined knowledge from these practitioners sets the international standard for deal execution. It is a must-read for any executive leading global business expansion, whether in developed or emerging markets."
-Dr. Charles Wang, General Manager and Global Head of M&A, Yili Group
"Cross-Border Mergers and Acquisitions gives the reader all the tools required to help prepare an organization to address the complexity and inherent risk associated with M&A transactions."
-Eran Katz, SVP, Chief Business Processes Officer, Teva Pharmaceutical Industries
"Thought provoking and comprehensive. A well-balanced practitioner's guide about one of the most up-to-date business topics these days. Clearly a must-read for the international business leader."
-Thomas Kipp, CEO, DHL eCommerce, Deutsche Post DHL
Navigate cross border M&A for a flawless integration execution
Cross Border Mergers and Acquisitions is a practical toolbox for corporate strategy and development professionals dealing with the many challenges involved in cross border M&A. With a detailed discussion of key market specifics and broadly-applicable critical insight, this book demystifies the cross border M&A process and provides a host of practical tools that ease strategic implementation. A geographical overview explains the trends in major M&A markets including Australia, Brazil, China, Russia, the U.K., and the U.S., and industry-specific guidance covers Financial Services, Aerospace and Defense, Health Care, Tech, Manufacturing, and more. Leading experts relate lessons learned while managing actual PMI(r) processes, and the discussion of cultural impacts and specific situational needs provides deep insight into the type of leadership a flawless integration requires.
Corporate restructuring and internationalization efforts are increasingly relying on cross border mergers and acquisitions. Strategies, motives, and consequences are a complex navigational minefield, but this insightful guide provides solid, actionable guidance for leading a successful integration.
* Understand the region-specific details that make an impact
* Overcome common challenges and manage complex deals
* Gain practical insight and valuable tools for leading integration
* Learn the most current best practices for PMI(r) processes
Cross border M&A is complex, with myriad challenges and obstacles inherent to the situation. Successful integration and a smooth transition are critical, and there's little wiggle room--it's a situation where you have only one chance to get it right. Cross Border Mergers and Acquisitions is an essential guide to the process, with key tools for execution.
(PMI is a registered mark of Project Management Institute, Inc.)
Scott C. Whitaker
Accounting Corporate Finance Rechnungswesen