 | Asian Mergers and Acquisitions: Riding the Wave 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 countriesProviding 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. |
