Contents
Foreword
Introduction: Win-win mergers—how it is done
PART 1 Merger addiction
The rush to create shareholder value
PART 2 The seven rules of merger success
Rule 1 ✱ Vision
Rule 2 ✱ Leadership
Rule 3 ✱ Growth
Rule 4 ✱ Early wins
Rule 5 ✱ Cultural differences
Rule 6 ✱ Communication
Rule 7 ✱ Risk management
PART 3 The future
Merger outlook