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.

The PMO Playbook: Effective Product Life Cycle Management is a unique "self paced" guide for executives and program management professionals. It has valuable information that contributes to improving definition and execution of the portfolio roadmap. The first Part of the book, "Portfolio Execution," guides executives to a better understanding of the key role they play in defining the product portfolio and how to most effectively lead their Program Management Office. For PMO professionals it provides insight to the process that drives all of their efforts. The second Part of the book, "Effective Product Life Cycle Process," provides an overarching framework for effective Phase Exits, product launches and program team management accompanied by the detailed "how to" that enables program managers to bring products to market consistently. It is designed to be "read with a pen," inviting participation with an abundance of exercises, activities, assessments, cases and checklists. It also combines information for program managers, functional managers, executives and customers into a single package they can apply directly. This book should be used with The PMO Practice Templates, The PMO Practice Handbook and the PMO Journal for the full complement of tools. The author tackles the challenge of teaching the PLC framework so those involved in bringing new products to market, such as PMO executives and program management professionals, can plan and execute effectively. It is a baseline to manage the following challenges: Portfolio Strategy: Provides insight into the strategic balancing and synchronization required to manage the portfolio of programs at all life cycle stages. PLC Strategy: Provides the vision, objectives and context between the PLC framework and roles and responsibilities for Phase Exits and product launches. Roles and Responsibilities: Provides guidance for program management and program teams on working collaboratively to deliver throughout the PLC and key roles of executive approval teams like the Product Approval Committee. Phase Exit Reviews: Provides guidelines and "how to's" on delivery, preparation and reporting, including recommended content for each Phase Exit Review. Phase Exit Approval: Provides guidance for simplification of Phase Exit review and approval process. Common language: Provides definitions of terms and processes used across organizations involved in product delivery in context and a glossary for easy reference. Whether you are currently a PMO professional, establishing and/or directing a PMO organization or are thinking about a career in program management, this book has the practical framework you need for new product introduction through obsolescence. It explains what is required for each phase of the process, how responsibilities are distributed and shared, how and how often the PMO organization should check in with the executives.

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.

This book is designed to help business owners prepare and sell their business for a premium price. Rob details the Do's and Don'ts of selling a business. He also exposes the myths and identifies the many pitfalls that lie ahead for owner/managers. Apply the principles contained in this book and you could double or triple the sale value of your business.

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.

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.

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.

If your business generates less than one million dollars in annual revenue, it is likely that you can sell your business on your own. This can save you tens of thousands of dollars in business broker commission fees. The Do-It-Yourself Business Sales Guidebook gives you the tools and the confidence to sell your business. The system is broken down into 9 easy to follow modules. These simple, bite-sized chunks take the "scary" out of selling your business. Selling your business on your own can save you thousands of dollars and be a rewarding experience. It is a relatively straightforward process to sell your small business. It will take some work, but it is definitely doable. If you follow the steps in our system, consult your attorney and accountant at the right time, and keep the right mindset, you can sell your small business without paying a big broker fee. Learn more at www.diybizsales.com

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.