The Art of M&A Structuring: Techniques for Mitigating Financial, Tax, and Legal Risk

Real-world advice for determining the most advantageous structure in a merger, acquisition, or buyout

The actual structuring of a merger or acquisition is key to the success of the entire procedure. The Art of M&A Structuring explores ways to approach a deal as an investment and satisfy the often conflicting financial and operational goals of all parties, from buyers and sellers to investors and lenders. Written in the trademark Q&A style that made The Art of M&A a landmark business bestseller, this book is filled with real-world examples and cases. Decision makers in any organization will quickly find the M&A information and insights they need, including:

• Up-to-date GAAP and tax considerations
• Advantages and disadvantages of spin-offs and spin-outs
• Special considerations for off-balance-sheet transactions

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Alexandra Reed Lajoux is senior research analyst for the National Association of Corporate Directors. She is the coauthor (with Stanley Foster Reed) of the seminal book The Art of M&A as well as the author or coauthor of three other books in the series--The Art of M&A Integration, The Art of M&A Due Diligence, and The Art of M&A Financing and Refinancing.

H. Peter Nesvold is a vice president at Bear, Stearns & Co., Inc. Given his diverse background in investment banking, law, tax, and accounting, Nesvold offers a multidisciplinary perspective on the interrelated elements of highly-structured mergers, acquisitions, buyouts, and other corporate transactions. He is a chartered financial analyst (CFA), as well as a former M&A attorney with Shearman & Sterling and CPA with Deloitte & Touche.