The Art of M&A, Fourth Edition, Chapter 11 - Workouts, Bankruptcies, and Liquidations

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This chapter is from The Art of M&A, Fourth Edition, which, since its original publication, has been the definitive source of information for authoritative guidance on all aspects of mergers and acquisitions. This book provides clear, in-depth answers and explanations on everything from the SEC rules and new tax guidelines to documents and key players. From structuring to due diligence to integration, the authors provide up-to-the-minute information on avoiding mishaps and completing the deal.
 

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Contents

Introduction
861
General Considerations
862
Workouts
864
Bankruptcy
866
State Insolvency Proceedings
878
Structuring a Leveraged Buyout to Minimize Insolvency Risk
882
Financing Alternatives for Companies with Losses
887
AccountingTax Issues for Companies with Losses
889
Liquidation
891
Concluding Comments
893
The Samex Case Illustrating the Vulnerability of the Bankruptcy Process to Fraud and the Relative Finality of Acquisition Decisions Made in Bankrup...
898
Notes
900
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About the author (2009)

Stanley Foster Reed teaches advanced management courses as Entrepreneurs in Residence at the College of Charleston. He has been a merger consultant to numerous global businesses, including Allied Chemical, Gillette, Schering Plugh, and Seiko Watch. He is the founder of a number of successful businesses in publishing, high-tech research, and consulting, and is founding editor and publisher of Mergers & Acquisitions and Directors & Boards magazines.

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