Suggested Reading

by Robert Bruner

About half of all merger and acquisition transactions destroy value for the buyer’s shareholders, and about three-quarters fall short of the expectations prevailing at the time the deal is announced. In “Deals from Hell,” Robert Bruner uncovers the real reasons for these mishaps by taking a closer look at twelve specific instances of M&A failure. Through these real-world examples, he shows readers what went wrong and why, and converts these examples into cautionary tales for executives who need to know how they can successfully navigate their own M&A deals. By addressing the key factors to M&A success and failure, this comprehensive guide illustrates the best ways to analyze, design, and implement M&A deals. “Deals from Hell” helps readers avoid the common pitfalls and presents them with a clear framework for thinking about how to make any M&A transaction a success.