This is the definitive step by step guide to acquiring any company you work for now! The book covers in easy step by step description all you need to know and do to acquire the business including having direct help from the author and associates. The author has participated in over 3,200 acquisitions, hostile and friendly takeovers, proxy contests, proposals, bids, appraisals and financings. LBO's, ESOPS, mergers and every type of financing means and methods are explained in detail. The largest company acquired to date had revenues of almost $900 million and 12,500 employees, others included a NYSE listed company acquired in a tender offer with revenues of $160 million and 4,500 employees. All you need is this book to acquire any company including the largest possible, nothing is off limits when you know how to structure the acquisition price and the financing: all is detailed in the book in easy to follow and understand steps.