The complete guide to mergers and acquisitions - Timothy J. Galpin

"Galpin and Herndon are back with an updated edition of their highly respected M&A integration classic. Like its predecessor, this book is a 'must buy' for every manager or advisor tasked with the awesome job of putting companies together after a merger." ?Alexandra R. Lajoux, coauthor, The Art of M&A series, and chief knowledge officer, National Association of Corporate Directors "No matter how conceptually good an acquisition looks from 30,000 feet, if the M&A deal structure and follow–on implementation aren't optimized, the acquisition will fall short. That's why we rely on the concepts and methods aptly laid out in this book." ?Jim Wickett, executive vice president corporate development, Macrovision Corporation "This book is essential reading for anyone in the merger process. I particularly like the insights on addressing different cultures." ?Jon Katzenbach, senior partner, Katzenbach Partners, and author, Why Pride Matters More Than Money and The Wisdom of Teams "For those of us who have wrestled with the colliding strategic, logistical, and human hurdles that come with M&A integrations, this book is a welcome guide through the chaos." ?Jim Alleman, vice president human resources, Commercial Metals Company "Galpin and Herndon's first edition was required reading at US Airways as we successfully merged with America West Airlines in 2005. Once again, they have hit it on the head with this insightful, practical guide to successfully integrating companies. From the practical to the philosophical, this is the book for any company considering a merger or acquisition." ?Doug Parker, chairman and CEO, US Airways