The Technology M&A Guidebook

"The Technology M&A Guidebook offers comprehensive preparation for anyone involved in, or considering, the purchase, sale, or merger of a technology company. It covers every stage of the M&A process from arriving at the decision to buy or sell a company to handling the critically important postacquisition environment." "This book reveals techniques for identifying companies worth buying; introduces the different types of deals and explains how they are funded; and discusses the strategic synergy and transaction structures that can make the new entity stronger than either of its component companies. Other important topics include: performing a detailed financial evaluation; determining the right price; special accounting and tax considerations; detailed marketing and sales evaluation; special technology marketing considerations; legal and contract considerations; due diligence management techniques; and special technology segment influences."--BOOK JACKET.