Takeovers, Restructuring, and Corporate Governance /
Weston, John Fred; Mitchell, Mark; Mulherin, John Harold
- Prentice Hall, 2004
Mergers and acquisitions are the most significant economic activity taking place in today's economy. This text seeks to explain the role of this activity and helps managers pursue M&A strategies more effectively. Features: Provides conceptual discussion on why mergers take place Describes the arbitrage activity associated with mergers and acquisitions Presents the historical and industry evidence on the sources of merger activity