An engaging exploration of modern-day deals and
deal-making Gods at War details the recent deals and
events that have forever changed the world of
billion-dollar deal-making. This book is a whirlwind
tour of the players determining the destiny of corporate
America, including the government, private equity,
strategic buyers, hedge funds, and sovereign wealth
funds. It not only examines many of the game-changing
takeover events that have occurred in the past years,
but also puts them into context and exposes what is
really going on behind the scenes on Wall Street. 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 dispute * Provides in-depth explanations
and analysis of the events and actors that have shaped
this fast-moving field * Examines 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 Citigroup Filled 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.It's a book
for those who want to understand deals, takeovers, and
the people and institutions who shape our world. |
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