Download or read book Takeovers, Restructuring, and Corporate Governance written by John Fred Weston and published by Prentice Hall. This book was released on 2004 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Mergers and acquisitions are the most significant economic activity taking place in today's economy. This text seeks to explain the role of this activity and helps managers pursue M&A strategies more effectively. Features: Provides conceptual discussion on why mergers take place Describes the arbitrage activity associated with mergers and acquisitions Presents the historical and industry evidence on the sources of merger activity