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Strategic Acquisition

Author : David Annis

Publisher :

Page : 234 pages

File Size : 20,58 MB

Release : 2015-03-23

Category :

ISBN : 9780692385784

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Growth through acquisition is quicker, cheaper, and far less risky than more traditional methods of growing a company. Large companies know this; they buy companies all the time. This book shows how small and midsize companies can expand by acquisition, and the tremendous advantages of doing so. It even includes a section on the common mistakes business buyers all too often make. This book details all the steps from finding acquisition targets to evaluating and valuing potential acquisitions, to financing, negotiating, and finalizing a deal. The second edition includes a special section on the ultimate competitive strategy: Put your competitor out of business; buy them!



Creating a DoD Strategic Acquisition Platform

Author : Ronald Kerber

Publisher : DIANE Publishing

Page : 47 pages

File Size : 35,26 MB

Release : 2009-11

Category : Technology & Engineering

ISBN : 1437917186

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The U.S. must be prepared to respond to a broad set of national security missions, both at home and abroad. Yet many deficiencies exist in defense capabilities need to support these missions -- systems are aging and technologies are becoming obsolete. Fixing the DoD acquisition process is a critical national security issue -- requiring the attention of the Sec. of Defense. DoD needs a strategic acquisition platform to guide the process of equipping its forces with the right materiel to support mission needs in an expeditious, cost-effective manner. The incoming leadership must address this concern among its top priorities, as the nation¿s military prowess depends on it. This report offers recommendations for rebuilding the defense acquisition process.



The Business Acquisition Strategy

Author : Arlind Sadiku

Publisher : Arlind Sadiku

Page : 111 pages

File Size : 49,33 MB

Release : 2024-03-30

Category : Business & Economics

ISBN :

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""The Business Acquisition Strategy" is tailored to address the needs and concerns of a diverse audience, ranging from seasoned dealmakers to first-time sellers or buyers. Whether you are a business owner contemplating an exit strategy, an investor seeking to expand your portfolio, or an entrepreneur exploring growth opportunities through acquisition, the book offers valuable insights and actionable guidance that can be applied to your specific situation "The Business Acquisition Strategy" goes beyond mere theoretical concepts, providing readers with real-world case studies and anecdotes that illustrate key principles and lessons learned. By drawing on actual experiences and scenarios, the book offers readers a practical perspective on the challenges and opportunities inherent in M&A transactions, enabling them to anticipate potential pitfalls and navigate the process more effectively. "The Business Acquisition Strategy" is not just a book; it is a comprehensive guide and strategic companion for anyone involved in the M&A arena. Whether you are embarking on your first deal or seeking to refine your existing M&A strategy, this book will empower you with the knowledge, insights, and tools needed to succeed in today's competitive business environment. From beginning to closing, "The Business Acquisition Strategy" is your roadmap to achieving M&A success.



High Growth Handbook

Author : Elad Gil

Publisher : Stripe Press

Page : 396 pages

File Size : 35,10 MB

Release : 2018-07-17

Category : Business & Economics

ISBN : 1953953379

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High Growth Handbook is the playbook for growing your startup into a global brand. Global technology executive, serial entrepreneur, and angel investor Elad Gil has worked with high-growth tech companies including Airbnb, Twitter, Google, Stripe, and Square as they’ve grown from small companies into global enterprises. Across all of these breakout companies, Gil has identified a set of common patterns and created an accessible playbook for scaling high-growth startups, which he has now codified in High Growth Handbook. In this definitive guide, Gil covers key topics, including: · The role of the CEO · Managing a board · Recruiting and overseeing an executive team · Mergers and acquisitions · Initial public offerings · Late-stage funding. Informed by interviews with some of the biggest names in Silicon Valley, including Reid Hoffman (LinkedIn), Marc Andreessen (Andreessen Horowitz), and Aaron Levie (Box), High Growth Handbook presents crystal-clear guidance for navigating the most complex challenges that confront leaders and operators in high-growth startups.



Automation of Mergers and Acquisitions

Author : Karl Michael Popp

Publisher : BoD – Books on Demand

Page : 152 pages

File Size : 13,13 MB

Release : 2020-10-27

Category : Business & Economics

ISBN : 3750462054

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The goal of the book is end-to-end automation of M&A processes. With this book, the following tasks can be carried out: 1.Determination of the tasks to be automated: In this book, all tasks in due diligence are described. The tasks relevant for a company can be selected and then automated in a targeted manner. 2.Overview of the automation options for the M&A process: The automatability described for the tasks allow an overview of which tasks in the M&A process can already be automated in which way. 3.Determination of the automation potential of M&A processes: The methodology contained in this book and the details of the tasks and their automatability allow the determination of the digitization potential. 4.Familiarization with M&A processes: In this book all tasks in the Due Diligence phase are documented with their objectives, a description and with questions during the execution. This enables a quick familiarization with the details of the Due Diligence phase.



The Acquisition of Strategic Knowledge

Author : Thomas R. Gruber

Publisher : Elsevier

Page : 337 pages

File Size : 42,91 MB

Release : 2013-07-10

Category : Technology & Engineering

ISBN : 0323162584

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The Acquisition of Strategic Knowledge deals with the automation of the acquisition of strategic knowledge and describes a knowledge acquisition program called ASK, which elicits strategic knowledge from domain experts and puts it in operational form. This book explores the dynamics of intelligent systems and how the components of knowledge systems (including a human expert) interact to produce intelligence. Emphasis is placed on how to represent knowledge that experts require to make decisions about actions. The move toward abstract tasks and how tasks are solved are discussed, along with their implications for knowledge acquisition, particularly the acquisition of expert strategies. This book is comprised of eight chapters and begins with an overview of the knowledge acquisition problem for strategic knowledge, as well as the relevance of strategic knowledge to artificial intelligence. The next chapter describes a dialog session between the ASK knowledge acquisition assistant and the user (""the expert""). The discussion then turns to software architecture with which to represent strategic knowledge; design and implementation of an assistant for acquiring strategic knowledge; and approaches to knowledge acquisition. Two applications of the ASK system are considered: to evaluate the usability of the elicitation technique with real users and to test the adequacy of the strategy rule representation upon which the approach is dependent. The scope of ASK, its sources of power, and its underlying assumptions are also outlined. This monograph will be a valuable resource for knowledge systems designers and those interested in artificial intelligence and expert systems.



Mergers, Acquisitions, and Other Restructuring Activities

Author : Donald DePamphilis

Publisher : Academic Press

Page : 784 pages

File Size : 20,97 MB

Release : 2011-08-22

Category : Business & Economics

ISBN : 0123854857

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Book Description

Two strengths distinguish this textbook from others. One is its presentation of subjects in the contexts wherein they occur. The other is its use of current events. Other improvements have shortened and simplified chapters, increased the numbers and types of pedagogical supplements, and expanded the international appeal of examples.



Managing Mergers Acquisitions and Strategic Alliances

Author : Sue Cartwright

Publisher : Routledge

Page : 258 pages

File Size : 16,52 MB

Release : 2012-05-23

Category : Business & Economics

ISBN : 1136383093

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Mergers, acquisitions, and alliances continue to be almost an everyday feature of the contemporary business scene, yet at least half prove to be unsuccessful. The authors show the contribution that psychology can make to our understanding of the merger phenomena - how it affects organizational performance, and how it affects the managers and employees involved. Mergers, Acquisitions and Strategic Alliances is intended as a guide to successful organizational marriage. Great emphasis is placed on the issue of cultural compatibility as it concerns partner selection, integration practices and venture outcomes. The book also focuses on cross-national mergers, acquisitions and joint ventures. With the increasing economic activity within the European Union and between the unions of other countries, there is a need to know more about the corporate and national cultures in these strategic alliances. The authors have drawn upon an extensive body of research based on recent cases in a wide cross section of industries across Europe. The book is unique in showing the actual effect mergers and acquisitions have on people, and consequently on the performance of the 'new' organization. It will be particularly relevant for decision makers - those who are involved in planning and implementing a large organizational change, and those responsible for ensuring successful integration afterwards. It would also be extremely useful for postgraduate management students, personnel executives and management consultants.



Acquisitions and Corporate Strategy

Author : David R. King

Publisher : Taylor & Francis

Page : 273 pages

File Size : 50,4 MB

Release : 2022-04-19

Category : Business & Economics

ISBN : 1000573737

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Corporate restructuring (acquisitions, alliances and divestment) is a visible form of corporate strategy. For example, firm investments in buying and selling assets exceed the gross domestic product of the majority of nations. Most research in this area examines acquisitions, but informing practice is limited by examining acquisitions in isolation or using a narrow focus. For example, a lingering problem is that average acquisition performance is consistently around zero, suggesting a need to identify practically relevant relationships. In addressing this need, research on three fundamental questions is covered: 1) How do acquisitions relate to other corporate strategy options?; 2) What helps to predict acquisition performance?; and 3) What are persistent acquisition research issues? The first question is intended to overcome a research limitation that acquisitions are often examined independent of other corporate strategies, including internal development, alliances, and divestment. The second question addresses novel relationships associated with the primary focus of acquisition research in examining what drives acquisition performance. The third question reflects on the underlying complexity of the phenomenon that makes it a challenge to identify what drives acquisition performance. Overall, the intent of presenting ideas on these fundamental questions is to illustrate promising areas for future research. This book presents the latest state of knowledge on the topic and will be of interest to researchers, academics, and advanced students in the fields of strategic management, international business, and organizational studies.