1. The Takeover Process. 2. Strategic Processes 3. The Legal and Regulatory Framework. 4. Accounting for M&As. 5. Deal Structuring (Methods of Payment, Taxes, Collars, Contingent Payouts.) 6. Theories of Mergers and Tender Offers.  7. The Timing of Merger Activity. 8. Empirical Tests of M&A Performance. 9. Alternative Approaches to Valuation. 10. Increasing the Value of the Organization. 11. Restructuring and Divestitures. 12. Empirical Tests of Corporate Restructuring and Divestitures. 13. Financial Restructuring. 14. Alliances and Joint Ventures. 15. ESOPs and MLPs. 16. Going Private and Leveraged Buyouts. 17. Share Repurchases 18. Share Repurchases. 19. Takeover Defenses. 20. Corporate Governance and Performance. 21. Merger Arbitrage. 22. Implementation and Management Guides for M&As.