TY - BOOK AU - Reed, Stanley Foster AU - Lajoux, Alexandra Reed TI - The art of M & A : : a merger acquisition buyout guide / SN - 1-55623-722-7 PY - 1995/// CY - Chicago : PB - Irwin, KW - ESTRATEGIA EMPRESARIAL KW - CONCENTRACION DE EMPRESAS KW - FUSIONES Y ADQUISICIONES N2 - As companies downsize and deconglomerate, they shed companies that are candidates for mergers, acquisitions, leveraged buyouts, and strategic alliances. Intended for those who are pinpointing these targets, structuring the financing, or closing the deals, this guide covers planning and finding; valuation and pricing; financing and refinancing; structuring, tax, and accounting considerations; due diligence; agreements and closings; and international issues. Material is presented in a question-and-answer format ER -