Preserve the Value: : A Novel/Guide to Successfully Integrate an Acquisition

This is a novel describing the process and challenges of merging a business acquisition. The middle-market company is acquired by a British firm, and must merge critical functions in a short time to avoid destroying value. The book explores challenges in each of the functions (R&D, Manufacturing, Sales/Marketing, Finance, HR). Checklists and templates are placed throughout the book to acquaint buyers with the M&A environment, risks and time pressure of an acquisition.The book includes a detailed Integration Checklist that can be used in any merger.