Book description
A fascinating look at the unique nature of mergers and acquisitions
in Asia
The Asian market is heating up, and both local and international
firms are looking to get in on the mergers and acquisitions (M&As)
that are poised to play a pivotal role in the restructuring of all
manner of industries. This restructuring will increase
competitiveness, but to make the most of it you need to understand why
M&As in Asia are unique. With Asian Mergers and Acquisitions:
Riding the Wave in hand, you have everything you need to do just that.
Packed with invaluable information on how Asian M&As work, the
book points to the fragmented nature of Asian countries, markets, and
customers, the rise of Asian economies and firms, and the growth of
cross-border business driven by the need for companies to gain access
to markets, technologies, and brands as key elements for understanding
the market.
- Lays out guiding principles for Asian M&As, including
identifying the drivers for creating value, mitigating cultural
differences, getting the best expertise in pre- and post-merger
efforts, and more
- Contains everything investors need to know to understand coming
changes in the Asian market
- Details how Asian M&As differ from those in other countries
Providing clear insights into Asian mergers and acquisitions and
their inner workings, including do's and don'ts for successful
investment, this book is essential reading for anyone looking to cash
in-or simply understand- the rapid growth of Asian industry.
Vikram Chakravarty is a Partner with A. T. Kearney's Singapore
office and heads the strategy and corporate finance practice in Asia.
He has more than fifteen years of consulting experience and has
advised leading corporations across the world in strategy and
competitiveness issues. Vikram has led or been involved in more than
sixty projects in private equity, commodities, energy, industrials,
consumer products, logistics, and financial industries. Prior to A. T.
Kearney, he was the Asia Pacific head of strategy for Stern Stewart
and, prior to that, Monitor's regional director of strategy and competitiveness.
Chua Soon Ghee is a Partner with A. T. Kearney's Singapore
office and a core practitioner in both the firm's strategy practice
and its communications, media, and high-tech practice. He has more
than fourteen years of consulting and industry experience working with
clients across Asia, with a primary focus on helping global and Asian
corporations develop successful growth strategies and offering advice
on how to operate more efficient organizations. Soon Ghee also has
deep industry experience in auto- motive, transportation and
logistics, and agriculture.
