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Do Mergers Work?

The bottom line on a merger’s success is whether it creates value for the shareholders.

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Riding the Rollercoaster

Stock market volatility. It can create gut-wrenching angst for the coolest heads on Wall Street. So it’s no surprise that last fall’s nosedives and subsequent rebounds put seasoned mergers and acquisitions specialists to the test: Make a deal now, or wait for a calmer ride ahead?

Article ON – 06/03/2011
Author
alan-krauss
Window of Opportunity

There’s a world of buyers and sellers out there. But in mergers and acquisitions, timing is everything.

Article ON – 06/03/2011
Author
randy-welch
The Problem of the Century

Directors have two major responsibilities regarding Year 2000. Make sure the bank is in compliance. Then make sure everyone knows it.

Article ON – 06/03/2011
Author
susan-lahey
Retaining Earnings in a Recession

The rules of profitability change in a recession, making the director’s job much tougher. To stay ahead of the game, we’ve boiled down three important areas on which bank boards should be keeping a close collective eye.

Article ON – 06/03/2011
Author
jeffrey-sheban
Mergers A La Carte

In today’s global economy, there are many reasons why transcontinental mergers make sense. But don’t expect them to take over banking in the United States just yet. Foreign acquirors are likely to be highly selective about which mergers are a strategic and cultural fit.

Article ON – 06/03/2011
Author
skip-kaltenheuser
Board Composition in the Age of Technology

The tendency of many directors has been to leave technology issues to the experts. Today, boards need to know enough to ask the right questions. Having at least one board member with technology expertise is a wise move.

Article ON – 06/03/2011
Author
william-m-aukamp-esq
A Different World

The travels and travails of a former banker who put a lifetime of experience to work around the globe.

Article ON – 06/03/2011
Author
robert-l-willett

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