The Art of M&A Due Diligence, Second Edition: Navigating Critical Steps and Uncovering Crucial Data

major financial scandals, geopolitical upheaval, technological advances, rapid globalization . . . the world--and the way business is done--has changed drastically in the 10 short years since the originalpublication of this book. as a result, the alreadytedious m&a process has become exponentially more complex.

The most trusted guidebook of its kind, the artof m&a due diligence helps you uncover problems and inconsistencies in an M&A deal while they're still manageable. Youll find everything you need to mitigate all types of traditional riskfinancial (key ratios, new GAAP-IFRS standards), operational (background checks, on-site visits), transactional (verification, checking warranties), and legal (intellectual property, environmental law).

this new edition also addresses complicationsintroduced over the past decade by including:

• new information about the use of electronic datarooms for due diligence
• new focus on the role of International Accounting Standards
• new tools for Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) compliance
• new regulations concerning the environment and social issues
• new case law of interest, including key decisionsof the Delaware Chancery Court and Delaware Supreme Court

The fear of risk in an M&A deal is rational, but it shouldn't prevent you from moving ahead. A well-conceived, carefully executed merger or acquisition can be extraordinarily enriching for both buyer and seller. This step-by-step guidebook is all you need to know where to lookand what to look for--when conducting M&A due diligence.