Publisher's Synopsis
Takeovers, now more than ever, are a major part of business life. This book reflects this and provides a guide to managers who are faced with planning, executing or defending takeovers, possibly for the first time.;Started as the Guinness affair was beginning to unfold, and completed in the aftermath of the stock market crash of 1987, this book outlines the basic business principles to follow in this ever-changing business environment.;Not designed to replace professional advice, the book allows management to add to their own operational skills a strong understanding and knowledge of the financial and procedural aspects of takeovers.