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Gods at War details the recent deals and events that have forever changed the world of billion–dollar deal–making. This book is a whirlwind tour of the players determining the destiny of corporate America, including the government, private equity, strategic buyers, hedge funds, and sovereign wealth funds.
It not only examines many of the game–changing takeover events that have occurred in the past years, but also puts them into context and exposes what is really going on behind the scenes on Wall Street. Gods at War completely covers the strategic issues that guide the modern–day deal, and since they unfold under the shadow of the law, it also focuses on the legal aspects of deal–making and takeovers.
- Each chapter unfolds through the lens of a recent transaction, from the battle between Yahoo! and Microsoft to the United Rental/Cerberus dispute
- Provides in–depth explanations and analysis of the events and actors that have shaped this fast–moving field
- Examines the federal government′s regulation by deal approach to saving the financial system and explains the government′s biggest "deals", including its bail–outs of AIG, Bank of America, and Citigroup
Filled with in–depth insights that will enhance your understanding of this field, Gods at War offers an engaging look at deals and deal–makers in the context of recent historical events. It′s a book for those who want to understand deals, takeovers, and the people and institutions who shape our world.
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Author Steven Davidoff understands both the intricacies of these deals and the forces driving them. Writing as "The Deal Professor" for the New York Times "DealBook," he provides daily commentary on the latest takeover news and has become a nationally known authority on this fast–moving field. Now, with Gods at War, Davidoff introduces you to this trillion–dollar business—from private equity and government to hedge funds and sovereign wealth funds—and reveals the recent events that have changed the way the game is played.
Gods at War is the definitive story of deal–making. Opening with an engaging look at the evolution of this discipline, the book quickly moves into the modern era—where deal–making has become a truly global endeavor—and works its way through the current financial crisis and beyond. Page by page, it skillfully details:
The private equity boom and its implosion
The return of the strategic transaction and hostile takeover
The failure of the investment banking model
The government′s deal–making during the recent financial crisis
And much more
Each chapter unfolds through the lens of recent events, from the battle between Yahoo! and Microsoft to the United Rentals/Cerberus dispute. Along the way, you′ll also become familiar with the federal government′s regulation by deal approach to saving the financial system—which included the serial bailouts of AIG, Bank of America, Citigroup, and others. In describing the dynamic events of this period, Davidoff not only reveals how deals are accomplished in modern capital markets, but he also details the transformation that the takeover marketplace is undergoing and its prospects for the future. In doing so, he puts forth a definitive view and theory of deals and deal–making.
The financial revolution, globalization, and financial crises have permanently changed deal–making—creating perils and opportunities for both dealmakers and regulators. With Gods at War as your guide, you′ll gain a better understanding of this discipline and discover the various events, individuals, and institutions that continue to shape this competitive arena.
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Davidoff writes vividly and explains the complexity and diversity involved in today's deal making with clarity. He is able to convey technical deal details with proselike fluency that often makes "Gods at War" a real page-turner. He draws convincing fact-based conclusions and is able to foresee upcoming trends from scattered data. He colors his narrative with back-of-the-scene stories on recent transactions.
"Gods at War" is a great read for anyone who is involved in the "deal making machine" or who wants to understand its intricacies. It is especially aimed at lawyers, but other professions will also benefit from its insightful view on the changing corporate world. The book sets the scene for deal making in the 2010's.
Professor Davidoff teaches law after practicing in the M&A field for a decade, and his book is about the law, but it's not written for lawyers - thankfully. Instead, it is for readers with some understanding of the financial markets and an interest in learning how deals get done, or are thwarted by management and competitors. Most importantly, he explains how new sources of capital, especially private investment pools and hedge funds, are changing the way transactions occur.
As an added bonus, Gods at War provides a nice history of the financial meltdown after the collapse of Bear Stearns and Lehman Brothers in 2008. What had once been a private market, with S.E.C. regulation but not much serious interference in the marketplace, has changed into what he calls "Government by Deal." The current financial reform legislation aims to make this a permanent feature of the financial system by giving Washington the power to seize control of large institutions that pose too great a risk to the economy's stability - making permanent the notion of "too big to fail." His assessment of where the deal machinery may be headed looks to be dead on.
Professor Davidoff gives us a look behind the deal-making curtain by showing how transactions are not pre-ordained marches to financial nirvana but involve a combination of skill and luck with some very human actors inside the companies, in the law firms and investment banks, and the judges who must resolved the inevitable legal disputes. He puts a human face on the deal-making machine while in a book that is accessible and easy to read, with more than a few wry observations of the foibles of those involved.
Gods at War doesn't do what so many "quick to print" crisis books do when they give a truncated overview and some hyperventilated predictions about how the world as we know it is coming to an end. Professor Davidoff understands, and explains, that deals are a feature of the financial landscape, and changes don't occur overnight - but they do occur. 2009 was not the same as 1990, or 1974, the last two times the financial system ground to a halt. His book is well worth reading if you are interested in understanding how we got to where we were, and where we may be headed.
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