The Technology M&A Guidebook

Stages of the M&A Process.

Motivations for Buying or Selling a Business.

Financial Statement Overview.

Effectively Using Financial Ratios.

Financial Analysis Concepts.

Deal Types and Their Funding.

Strategic Synergy and Transaction Structures.

Special Accounting and Tax Considerations.

Detailed Marketing and Sales Evaluation.

Special Technology and Marketing Considerations.

Semiconductor Equipment and Chip Manufacturers.

Evaluating a PC/Workstation and Related Hardware Businesses.

Software Businesses.

Data Networking and Telecommunications Businesses.

Internet-Related Businesses.

Preparing to Buy and Sell.

Franchised and Competitor Transactions.

Performing Due Diligence.

Determining the Right Price.

Making the Buy/Sell Decision.

Legal Considerations.

After the Deal Closes.

Bibliography.

Appendix.

Index.