Mergers & Acquisitions

A Condensed Practitioner's Guide

Bragg, Steven M.

1. Edition October 2008
320 Pages, Hardcover
Wiley & Sons Ltd

ISBN: 978-0-470-39894-4

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Praise for Mergers & Acquisitions
A Condensed Practitioner's Guide

"On a subject that encompasses so many possibilities, Steven Bragg's Mergers and Acquisitions is an excellent and comprehensive practical review of the myriad issues that can arise. Amidst the emotion of the M&A roller coaster that so many managers find themselves on in these fast-moving times, this guide provides an excellent and comprehensive aid for managers to ensure that the deal does not just get done but gets done effectively and efficiently. An invaluable addition to the armory of any manager considering or actually working on a merger or acquisition." --James Dunning, founder and Managing Director, Geotrupes Consulting

"Mr. Bragg offers a unique combination of accounting expertise and insight into the merger and acquisition process. The comprehensive, yet practical, nature of the material obviously comes from having been in the trenches and participated as the Chief Financial Officer in both mergers and acquisitions. This is an excellent guide for the first-time acquirer as well as a tool for the experienced CFO to ensure a smooth and comprehensive process. Mr. Bragg has written an excellent reference book, which will be useful before and during your acquisition process." --Richard V. Souders, President & CEO
Kaba Workforce Solutions

"Mergers and Acquisitions: A Condensed Practitioner's Guide is beyond any ready-reckoned reference book. The treatment of each topic by Mr. Bragg compiles a thought checklist against a mere action checklist for any practitioner. The term 'Condensed' in the title is a misnomer as the treatment is exhaustive and relevant!" --K V Ramesh, Chairman & Managing Director
ECHC Management Services Private Limited, Chenna

"Successful transactions are a result of an enduring desire for two worlds to meet as one. This is a daunting task for all participants, and Steven Bragg identifies a road map of processes and procedures that anyone considering a divesture or entering the M&A space should call 'the handbook of M&A.' "
--Peter Cahill, Principal, Middle Market Investment Banking
TransCapital Partners, LLC

Preface.

About the Author.

Free On-Line Resources by Steve Bragg.

1. The Acquisition Process.

2. Key Participants.

3. Valuing an Acquisition Target.

4. The Term Sheet.

5. Due Diligence.

6. The Purchase Agreement.

7. The Acquisition Integration Process.

8. Accounting for Acquisitions.

9. Types of Acquisitions.

10. Government Regulation.

Appendix A: Due Diligence Checklist.

Index.

Steven M. Bragg, CPA, CMA, CIA, CPIM, has been the chief financial officer or controller of four companies, as well as a consulting manager at Ernst & Young and auditor at Deloitte & Touche. He received a master's degree in finance from Bentley College, an MBA from Babson College, and a bachelor's degree in economics from the University of Maine. He has been the two-time president of the Colorado Mountain Club, is an avid alpine skier and mountain biker, and is a certified master diver. Mr. Bragg resides in Centennial, Colorado. He is also the author of Accounting Best Practices and Accounting Policies and Procedures Manual (both published by Wiley).