Funding Methods for Mergers and Acquisitions: The Manager's Handbook

By Dr. Pattammal Varadarajan

Funding Methods for Mergers and Acquisitions: The Manager's Handbook by Dr.V.Pattammal is a comprehensive guide designed for corporate managers, finance professionals, business leaders, MBA students, consultants and researchers seeking to understand the strategic and financial aspects of funding mergers and acquisitions (M&A). The book provides a systematic explanation of the major financing options used in M&A transactions, including cash financing, stock financing, debt financing, leveraged buyouts (LBOs), hybrid financing, and alternative funding methods. It examines the advantages, limitations, risks, and strategic implications of each funding approach while emphasizing their impact on shareholder value, capital structure, financial sustainability, and post-merger integration.
The text combines theoretical concepts with practical applications through global and Indian case studies, real-world business examples, learning objectives, activities, assignments, discussion questions, simulation exercises, management games, and group projects that enhance analytical and decision-making skills. Readers gain insights into evaluating funding alternatives, selecting appropriate financing structures, assessing financial risks, and aligning funding strategies with corporate objectives and market conditions.
The handbook also explores regulatory, legal, taxation, and working capital considerations that influence acquisition financing decisions in both domestic and cross-border transactions. Written in a practical and learner-friendly style, the book bridges the gap between academic knowledge and professional practice, enabling readers to confidently develop effective acquisition financing strategies. It serves as a valuable reference for executive education, corporate training, university courses, and self-learning, making it an essential resource for understanding and successfully implementing funding decisions in mergers and acquisitions.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0H9Y9KH51
• ISBN13: 9798188474676
• Release Date: July 2026
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 264 Pages
• Weight: 1.02 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 7.0" x 10.0"