Download or read book The Art of M&A, Fourth Edition, Chapter 1 - Getting Started In Mergers and Acquisitions written by Stanley Reed and published by McGraw Hill Professional. This book was released on 2009-07-13 with total page 12 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.