Drawing upon official records, historical archives and news stories, this is the only book that details the existence and merger activity of every bank that has ever called California home, as well as a full family tree for every out-of-state bank that has bought or been bought by a California bank.
Through meticulous research, the smallest and most obscure banks are presented with the same level of detail as "the big banks." Throughout history, many owe their success to these banks -- big and small -- most having served their communities faithfully over the years until they were absorbed by larger banks.
Organized by chapter, nearly thirty thousand banking entities are detailed in this comprehensively-indexed genealogical study.
Volume One details mergers and acquisitions for: Bank of America Bank of the West BMO Harris Bank BNY Mellon Citibank Comerica Bank Compass Bank First Bank HSBC Bank USA JPMorgan Chase Manufacturers & Traders Trust Company Volume Two details mergers and acquisitions for: PNC Bank U.S. Bank Wells Fargo Bank Smaller living banks and bank families Smaller extinct banks and bank families Volume Three is a comprehensive index, allowing easy access to information for each of the thirty thousand banks contained in Volumes One and Two.
If a bank has a tie to California, you will find it in BANKING IN CALIFORNIA AND BEYOND.

Drawing upon official records, historical archives and news stories, this is the only book that details the existence and merger activity of every bank that has ever called California home, as well as a full family tree for every out-of-state bank that has bought or been bought by a California bank.
Through meticulous research, the smallest and most obscure banks are presented with the same level of detail as "the big banks." Throughout history, many owe their success to these banks -- big and small -- most having served their communities faithfully over the years until they were absorbed by larger banks.
Organized by chapter, nearly thirty thousand banking entities are detailed in this comprehensively-indexed genealogical study.
Volume One details mergers and acquisitions for: Bank of America Bank of the West BMO Harris Bank BNY Mellon Citibank Comerica Bank Compass Bank First Bank HSBC Bank USA JPMorgan Chase Manufacturers & Traders Trust Company Volume Two details mergers and acquisitions for: PNC Bank U.S. Bank Wells Fargo Bank Smaller living banks and bank families Smaller extinct banks and bank families Volume Three is a comprehensive index, allowing easy access to information for each of the thirty thousand banks contained in Volumes One and Two.
If a bank has a tie to California, you will find it in BANKING IN CALIFORNIA AND BEYOND.

Drawing upon official records, historical archives and news stories, this is the only book that details the existence and merger activity of every bank that has ever called California home, as well as a full family tree for every out-of-state bank that has bought or been bought by a California bank.
Through meticulous research, the smallest and most obscure banks are presented with the same level of detail as "the big banks." Throughout history, many owe their success to these banks -- big and small -- most having served their communities faithfully over the years until they were absorbed by larger banks.
Organized by chapter, nearly thirty thousand banking entities are detailed in this comprehensively-indexed genealogical study.
Volume One details mergers and acquisitions for: Bank of America Bank of the West BMO Harris Bank BNY Mellon Citibank Comerica Bank Compass Bank First Bank HSBC Bank USA JPMorgan Chase Manufacturers & Traders Trust Company Volume Two details mergers and acquisitions for: PNC Bank U.S. Bank Wells Fargo Bank Smaller living banks and bank families Smaller extinct banks and bank families Volume Three is a comprehensive index, allowing easy access to information for each of the thirty thousand banks contained in Volumes One and Two.
If a bank has a tie to California, you will find it in BANKING IN CALIFORNIA AND BEYOND.

Doug's experience as an expert witness has given him the insight about what you want and need in a reference book. In a book brimming with information, Doug provides a clear, concise explanation of appraisal theory and methodology without the "filler." Every detail of this book was planned with you in mine. Even down to the detail of locating the index at the beginning will make this the most efficient reference book in your office library or your E-library. This book will be YOUR "go to" guide for business appraisals.

An insider's glimpse into the leveraged buyout of Inchcape Middle East (IME), a transaction that paved the way for private equity to emerge as a multi-billion dollar business in the Middle East region. The detailed background on the acquisition of IME. How US$ 5 million in equity was leveraged to acquire a major portfolio valued at US$ 150 million. Leverage in the Desert is an important study how the transaction was pulled off, what role the investment bank played and how the deficit helped in the negotiating process. The deal has gone down in history as a landmark transaction and one of the biggest upsets the Middle East has ever seen. The lessons are valuable to anybody with interest in the Middle East region.

In the last few decades, the world witnessed the phenomenon of corporations seeking growth through mergers and acquisitions (M&As). This e-book explores the concept of mergers, the reasons behind them, the stages and processes involved in M&As. Corporate news since the 1980s suggest that at least 50% of mergers that were undertaken resulted in disappointments. Some highly publicized mergers eventually were "demerged" Despite such highly publicized failed mergers, M&As remain a common growth strategy which in turn may affect the entire economy, leading to significant changes in the structure of employment, employee earnings and investor behaviour. Given the impact of M&As, this e-book also explores factors that contribute to merger success with a special focus on the cultural aspect of the PMI process which has been cited as a major reason for M&A failures. The e-book retells the GE Capital experience in acquisitions which appears to have become a bible of sorts in creating PMI plans. It also explores the Daimler-Chrysler experiences and the evolving Lenovo strategy. It includes personal experiences of the author regarding M&As.

Beginning in the 1990s the number and size of global mergers and acquisitions (M&A) has been increasing. The value of global M&As in 1995, was $980 billion, peaked to $4169 billion in 2007, and then dropped to $2705 billion in 2010. During the same period an increasing number of enterprises from emerging market economies have become active in cross-border merger and acquisitions. The emergence of these enterprises in the international M&A markets are motivated by a desire to achieve competitive advantage through the acquisition of natural resources, brands, technology, and knowledge . Among the most active M&A players from the emerging market countries are the Chinese, the country with which this book will be primarily, though not exclusively, concerned. This book will take the reader through all steps of a global merger or acquisition, including targeting companies, closing optimal deals, enterprise valuation and due diligence. How to optimize deal structures for the host company from the financial, accounting, and tax standpoints of the host country will be discussed along with the importance of first assessing the likelihood of securing approval from the agencies charged with determining the national security implications of the proposed deal. Finally, readers will learn how to maximize shareholder value through executing post-merger initiatives that will harmonize the structure and performance of the transformed enterprise.

IT Mega Mergers - For the Pros In the mergers and acquisition environment, there are often significant productivity gains and cost reduction opportunities to be achieved with the Information Technology (IT) functions. These include: Combining the merged companies IT organizations and functions Assimilating the acquired company IT capabilities and requirements Within a large corporation, there may also be opportunities for significant productivity gains and cost reduction. These may involve: Evaluation of the in-place IT department and business functional organization IT structure, responsibilities, capabilities and strategic requirements A review of a corporation's long standing geographically dispersed and relatively autonomous IT organizations This book provides a comprehensive program management based review of the Information Technology processes within an organization. The IT Strategic Business Review creates an opportunity for an independent and critical review of the IT organization's structure, cost, staffing, best practices and alignment with the business strategy of the company. An independent critical review has frequently resulted in identification of opportunities to restructure the IT function, increase investment potential, reduce cost, leverage IT best practices and policies, improve upon information security and adjust the alignment of IT strategy with the company's strategies to optimize return on investment (ROI). Company executives will increasingly incorporate the IT organization into the company strategic business planning process, as they perceive the greater value of IT contributing to the profitability of the company. IT exists to improve competitiveness and enable the business to be successful.

The Little Known Strategies Utilized by Private Equity Groups That Maximize The Value of the Businesses They Own That Private Business Owners Can Too

Over the next decade, the economies of the Middle East will continue to be characterized by rapid growth, political turmoil, and increasing competitive intensity. International investors have the choice of either ignoring the region all together and bypassing business opportunities with great potential, or to make a careful assessment of which countries to enter and how to enter them successfully. This book is the first of its kind to include the information, insights and frameworks that are required to develop entry and growth strategies for the Middle East in the new turbulent environment following the global economic crisis and the Arab Spring.The first part of the book provides an in-depth analysis of the major developments that determine the business environment of different countries in the region, including a discussion of major social and economic developments, the impact of the rise multinational companies from the Middle East, and the role played by institutions and political risk. The second part deals with each of the major decisions that a company planning to grow in the region needs to make: Which countries to enter? What is the right entry mode and ownership structure? How to choose between a Greenfield operation and an acquisition? The book concludes valuable and practical advice on the process of setting up operations in the Middle East.

In the last few decades, the world witnessed the phenomenon of corporations seeking growth through mergers and acquisitions (M&As). This e-book explores the concept of mergers, the reasons behind them, the stages and processes involved in M&As. Corporate news since the 1980s suggest that at least 50% of mergers that were undertaken resulted in disappointments. Some highly publicized mergers eventually were "demerged" Despite such highly publicized failed mergers, M&As remain a common growth strategy which in turn may affect the entire economy, leading to significant changes in the structure of employment, employee earnings and investor behaviour. Given the impact of M&As, this e-book also explores factors that contribute to merger success with a special focus on the cultural aspect of the PMI process which has been cited as a major reason for M&A failures. The e-book retells the GE Capital experience in acquisitions which appears to have become a bible of sorts in creating PMI plans. It also explores the Daimler-Chrysler experiences and the evolving Lenovo strategy. It includes personal experiences of the author regarding M&As.

Containing practical guidance for program managers involved in high tech mergers and acquisitions who need a framework. This book describes the top 10 industries for growth, the decision making process, criteria and the playbook to integrate products, people and process. It provides checklists and dashboards to the deal flow for the high tech industry, merger and acquisition scenarios, dashboards to best in class organizational effectiveness to assess the areas of improvement as well as action summaries to remind you of what you need to do to prepare for the next merger and acquisition in the future. It also combines information for program managers, project managers, individual contributors and executives into a single package they can apply directly.