e-Mergers: Merging, Acquiring and Partnering e-Commerce Businesses by James Edward Keogh

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The first complete primer on e-Business mergers and acquisitions!-- Focuses on the unique issues associated with e-Business M&A.-- Covers every stage of the deal, step-by-step: identifying targets, financing, negotiating, closing the deal, and more.-- Includes detailed coverage of due diligence.Now that the Internet gold rush has ended, a massive wave of mergers and acquisitions has begun. Whether you're a buyer or seller, it's vital that you have a profound understanding of the key issues show more associated with e-Business mergers and acquisitions -- many of them unique to e-Business. eMerger is the first comprehensive guide to the subject. This book walks you through every stage of the e-Business M&A transaction, from identifying target companies to closing the deal, and covers every key issue, from due diligence to staffing. Discover how to identify and pre-qualify targets; then master the critical, complex tasks associated with due diligence. Review your financing options, understand the tax implications of the proposed deal, and learn the unique issues associated with cross-border M&A. Learn how to manage the employee issues associated with mergers and acquisitions, including techniques for retaining key staff. Walk through pricing and negotiations; then, once the deal is done, identify your immediate priorities for what to do next. For every e-Business entrepreneur or corporate executive involved (or potentially involved) with mergers, acquisitions, show less