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Rich in examples and details, well-grounded in wisdom from years of experience, and blessedly practical . . . . engaging, well-written, and loaded with worthy insights. Study this book and prosper. -- DR. ROBERT B RUNER, Dean, University of Virginia's Darden School of Business, and author of Deals from Hell, The Panic of 1907, and Applied Mergers & Acquisitions.
Drawing on his experience with more than 100 M&A transactions, Hoffmann has written a defi nitive 'how-to' for acquiring companies in the below $50 million sales market space. The examples . . . offer] astute insight into every feature of the topic. -- DR. NANCY BAGRANOFF, Dean, Robins School of Business of the University of Richmond; President of the American Accounting Association; and coauthor of Core Concepts of Consulting for Accountants and Core Concepts of IT Auditing.
This is a wonderful history with compelling lessons from the great successes of the Trader Publishing and Landmark Communications leadership and business model. The reflection on past deals gone wrong helps the reader understand why you do deals, how to pursue M&A, and what principles you need to be successful. -- MACON B. ROCK, founder and Chairman of Dollar Tree Stores, Inc., and founder and former President of K&K Toys.
A must-read for those who hope to start small and grow big by acquiring, improving, and innovating. Following his rules may not lead you to be part of the 1 percent, but it will certainly keep you from being part of the 70 percent that fail. -- HOWARD S. TEVENSON, Senior Associate Dean, Harvard University; Director of Publishing, Harvard Business Publishing Company board; and author of New Business Ventures and the Entreprenuer, Make Your Own Luck, and Do Lunch or Be Lunch.
Author: Norman Hoffmann
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Companies
Published: 08/14/2012
Pages: 320
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.35lbs
Size: 9.00h x 5.80w x 1.20d
ISBN13: 9780071793421
ISBN10: 0071793429
BISAC Categories:
- Business & Economics | Mergers & Acquisitions
- Business & Economics | Training
- Business & Economics | Management | General
About the Author
Norman W. Hoffmann has 30 years of experience in mergers and acquisitions as a founding executive of Trader Publishing Company and its predecessors. As Chief Financial Officer of Trading Publishing Company/Dominion Enterprises, Hoffmann has evaluated thousands of prospective acquisition opportunities and personally identifi ed, cultivated, and completed more than 70 acquisitions while participating in another 80 in support of rollup strategies.
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