Steven M. Davidoff: Gods at War: Shotgun Takeovers, Government by Deal, and the Private Equity Implosion
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Author: Steven M. Davidoff
Number of Pages: 384 pages
Published Date: 25 Jan 2011
Publisher: John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Publication Country: Chichester, United Kingdom
Language: English
ISBN: 9780470919026
Download Link: Click Here
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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.
