{"product_id":"the-technology-m-a-guidebook-hardcover","title":"The Technology M\u0026A Guidebook - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eEd Paulson\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe comprehensive, practical guide to buying, selling, and merging technology companies\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e The Technology M\u0026amp;A Guidebook provides executives and entrepreneurs interested in acquiring or selling a technology company with everything they need to know about the entire M\u0026amp;A process, from identifying target companies or buyers to financial analysis, due diligence, tax issues, valuation, and legal considerations.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e This book explores specific issues that are unique to technology M\u0026amp;A: assessing the impact of technology sector high-change rates; market-driven product development; company culture issues; engineers as managers and managers as engineers; consumer and technical product differences; technology marketing issues; intellectual property considerations; Internet interaction; and more. It also provides detailed analyses of factors involved in acquiring companies from different sectors, including: \u003cbr\u003e * Semiconductor equipment and chip manufacturers\u003cbr\u003e * PC\/workstation and related hardware companies\u003cbr\u003e * Software businesses\u003cbr\u003e * Data networking and telecommunications firms\u003cbr\u003e * Internet-related companies\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Don't enter the M\u0026amp;A process unprepared. Let The Technology M\u0026amp;A Guidebook help you beat the odds and make your sale or acquisition a complete success.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFront Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eLike any major business transaction, the M\u0026amp;A process is fraught with uncertainty, risk, and the unpredictable influence of personalities-and it favors those who come prepared. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Technology M\u0026amp;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\u0026amp;A process from arriving at the decision to buy or sell a company to handling the critically important postacquisition environment.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis 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: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003ePerforming a detailed financial evaluation\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDetermining the right price\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSpecial accounting and tax considerations\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDetailed marketing and sales evaluation\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSpecial technology marketing considerations\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLegal and contract considerations\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDue diligence management techniques\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSpecial technology segment influences\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Technology M\u0026amp;A Guidebook provides step-by-step instructions for performing due diligence and reviews all of the factors that should be weighed before making a final buy\/sell decision.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eComplete with formulas and valuation evidence and examples, this book provides both the technical expertise and the sound negotiating advice that will make every stage of the M\u0026amp;A process go smoothly, helping both buyers and sellers protect their interests, make the best deal possible, close the deal without a hitch, and ensure post- transaction success.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe comprehensive, practical guide to buying, selling, and merging technology companies \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Technology M\u0026amp;A Guidebook provides executives and entrepreneurs interested in acquiring or selling a technology company with everything they need to know about the entire M\u0026amp;A process, from identifying target companies or buyers to financial analysis, due diligence, tax issues, valuation, and legal considerations.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis book explores specific issues that are unique to technology M\u0026amp;A: assessing the impact of technology sector high-change rates; market-driven product development; company culture issues; engineers as managers and managers as engineers; consumer and technical product differences; technology marketing issues; intellectual property considerations; Internet interaction; and more. It also provides detailed analyses of factors involved in acquiring companies from different sectors, including: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eSemiconductor equipment and chip manufacturers\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePC\/workstation and related hardware companies\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSoftware businesses\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eData networking and telecommunications firms\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eInternet-related companies\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eDon't enter the M\u0026amp;A process unprepared. Let The Technology M\u0026amp;A Guidebook help you beat the odds and make your sale or acquisition a complete success.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eED PAULSON is the President and founder of Technology and Communications, Inc., a Chicago-area business and technology consulting company. He has over twenty years of high-technology professional experience in such high-tech havens as Silicon Valley; Austin, Texas; and Chicago. Paulson has worked with or for such notable companies as Seagate Technology, Wang Laboratories, and IBM. He can be reached via his Web site www.edpaulson.com or by e-mail at author@edpaulson.com.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e COURT HUBER, PhD, is a Director of the Executive MBA Program and Senior Lecturer, Department of Accounting, at the University of Texas at Austin. Huber received his BSBA from Ohio State University and his PhD from Stanford University. He teaches graduate courses in financial accounting and managerial decision making.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 432\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.36 x 9.49 x 6.41 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e January 01, 2001\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51756086591776,"sku":"9780471360100","price":97.2,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/51abe29e7b673c3a9284f8a7f8ecbe74.webp?v=1780073782","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/the-technology-m-a-guidebook-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}