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- Product code: 13883
- ISBN: 0470843306,
ISBN13: 9780470843307,
304 pages, paperback
Published by John Wiley & Sons on 2001
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Description of Takeover |
Mergers and acquisitions influence millions of ordinary people, directly or indirectly, every year. Peter Waine and Mike Walker, examine how best to conduct these 'takeovers' against the backdrop of a thrilling fictionalized story featuring the takeover of a small, old fashioned firm, Byfield Plc., by an electronics giant, Ayot.
The story takes the reader through the whole takeover process, from the first hostile bid through to the final destruction of Byfield and the damage to Ayot when the acquired firm fails to bring in the results expected. With the use of detailed and lively characters, 'Takeover' tackles both the financial and human cost of a takeover. It dispels the myth of acquisitions being an easy route to company growth, and the authors challenge current practices and business theories in order to explain where acquisitions can go wrong.
Takeover is essential reading for everybody interested in business and how the financial world works. Ride the Takeover roundabout and experience the excitement of success and the grim reality of the terrible financial and human cost when things go wrong
'Treason doth prosper, what the reason?
For if it prosper, none dare call it treason.'
Sir John Harington, Epigrams, 1618
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ReviewsScotland on Sunday
'...a novel-cum-businessman's morality tale... it is extremely good on the psychology of takeovers, allowing readers to appreciate, in retrospect, past actions of takeover beasts. Best bit - the authors' notes which analyse the tale, drawing lessons for managers and entrepreneurs.'
Kami Farhadi, CEO, Portmeirion Potteries
'Takeover is training in the value of emotions within work and enjoying the experience. An excellent book by Peter Waine and Mike Walker in the art of handling oneself and each other.'
Martin Packman, MD Corporate Finance, Societe Generale
'A most entertaining view of the human dimensions of takeovers combined with clear lessons for the appropriate composition of company boards.'
John M Allen, Chief Executive, Ocean Group Plc
'I found Takeover well researched, interesting and entertaining... [it] communicates the excitement and the adrenaline of a takeover battle.'
Peter Warry, former CEO, Nuclear Energy
'Beyond the drama [there is] a penetrating insight into the boardroom dilemmas that this [situation] creates.'
Neil Johnson, NED, Hornby
'The authors have captured the atmosphere with great accuracy. Those who have survived the process will recognise the key players instantly. For newcomers Takeover is a useful guide to the conventions of the 'game without rules'.
John Matthews, Chairman, Crest Nicholson
'Think take-over, think of the jungle. There are many characters here that I recognise. The authors have caught the mood and attributes of an imperfect system that reflects the real world.'
Gordon Owen, Chairman, Energis Communications Ltd.
'A wonderful parable - congratulations to Peter and Mike in making a serious business issue into a readable story. I enjoyed it immensely.'
Geoffrey Maddrell, Chairman, Glenmorangie
'Takeover is first of all a very good story which moves with pace, bringing to life all the greed, excitement, ambition, personal agenda and pain of a city takeover battle. Whilst being gripping, topical and warm hearted, it is also packed with information on the realities of business today.'
| Contents of Takeover |
PART ONE.
The River.
PART TWO.
Downstream.
PART THREE.
The Weir.
Business Today.
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