Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) can provide companies with many benefits, including new capabilities, technologies, products, immediate entry into new markets, and lower operation costs through consolidation of resources. But in the optimism and excitement of the deal many of the challenges are often overlooked. This comprehensive collection brings together an international team of experts who use a hands-on, step-by-step approach to provide tools and strategies for managing and optimizing M&A performance.