Gods at War: Shotgun Takeovers, Government by Deal, and the Private Equity Implosion
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| Rating | : | 4.72 (839 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0470431296 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 365 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-03-29 |
| Language | : | English |
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Gods at War completely covers the strategic issues that guide the modern-day deal, and since they unfold under the shadow of the law, it also focuses on the legal aspects of deal-making and takeovers.Each chapter unfolds through the lens of a recent transaction, from the battle between Yahoo! and Microsoft to the United Rental/Cerberus disputeProvides in-depth explanations and analysis of the events and actors that have shaped this fast-moving fieldExamines the federal government's regulation by deal approach to saving the financial system and explains the government's biggest "deals", including its bail-outs of AIG, Bank of America, and CitigroupFilled with in-depth insights that will enhance your understanding of this field, Gods at War offers an engaging look at deals and deal-makers in the context of recent historical events. An engaging exploration of modern-day deals and deal-makingGods at War details the recent deals and events that have forever changed the world of billion-dollar deal-making. It's a book for those who want
Davidoff also has a BA from the University of Pennsylvania and an MS in finance from the London Business School. Davidoff is a nationally known authority on takeovers and corporate law. Steven M. . He writes as "The Deal Professor" for the New York Times "DealBook." Davidoff also writes in trade journals, such as the Deal, lectures, has testified before the United States Senate, and is frequently quoted in the national media. He is a professor of law at the University of
"Fascinating Read on the "Sausage" of Deal-Making" according to Aaron Lenz. I have been reading Mr. Davidoff's columns for a very long time, so needless to say I was eager to pick up a copy of this book when I came around to it. I found the style of the book,, illustrating key concepts surrounding deal-making structures through real-life (often fast-paced and . Kenneth A. Adams said A valuable account of what drives dealmaking. Steven Davidoff is one of the most perceptive observers of the legal side of the M&A world. If you're a corporate lawyer and you aspire to be an active participant in dealmaking rather than a mere scrivener, you should read "Gods at War." With its account of deal mechanics and the rece. Steve Wilson said Great Summer reading for an MBA student. Gods of War is must read book for those looking to understand a huge segment of the financial markets today. If you're an avid ready of Dealbook, WSJ, or the FT and want to understand the mechanisms behind some of the larger mergers and aquisitions of the last ten years then this is yo
In doing so, he puts forth a definitive view and theory of deals and deal-making.The financial revolution, globalization, and financial crises have permanently changed deal-making—creating perils and opportunities for both dealmakers and regulators. Page by page, it skillfully details:The private equity boom and its implosionThe return of the strategic transaction and hostile takeoverThe failure of the investment banking modelThe government's deal-making during the recent financial crisisAnd much moreEach chapter unfolds through the lens of recent events,