Machine generated contents note: Introduction to the Second Edition 1 The Need for Intelligence in Mergers and Acquisitions 2 Business Intelligence 3 Designing the Acquisition Process 4 Controlling the Advisors 5 Identifying the Best Targets 6 The Best Defense 7 Due Diligence 8 Valuation, Pricing, and Financing 9 Negotiation and Bidding 10 Post-Deal Integration 11 Post-Deal Review 12 Conclusions Bibliography and References Index.