We want to congratulate our board member Alexandra Reed Lajoux and her co-author Dennis Roberts on the recent release of the latest in The Art of M&A series published by McGraw Hill. The Art of Bank M&A is the first of its kind in the series of books by Lajoux in that it is written to address M&A within a vertical industry vs a general M&A practice area. It is an outstanding study of the industry and goes beyond M&A by providing solid history of the industry and how to continue investing against the backdrop of ever increasing regulatory pressures.
Obviously, the M&A Leadership Council is proud of this book due to its ability to address the nuances required to master mergers and acquisitions among financial institutions. Alex and Dennis provide us an insider’s interpretation of the recent Dodd-Frank reform and Consumer Protection Act and how to grow institutions or shed under-performing assets within the confines of the regulatory environment.
To quote from the cover: “The book provides straightforward explanations and instructive examples from the real world –
- Major changes in banking law and unique considerations for bank holding companies
- The why and how of bank M&As including how banks achieve growth and value
- How to value and validate financial businesses, including the basic steps for determining a price range to purchase a bank
- Trends in practices, controversy, and reporting for transborder bank M&As, including a convenient summary of inbound and outbound transaction regulations
- Where to find opportunity in distressed and insolvent banks
M&A is the most powerful and risky weapon in financial strategy, and like other books in The Art of M&A series, this latest title gives you everything you need to be savvy in the M&A arena. To prepare for the coming surge in bank mergers and acquisitions, turn to the unmatched, sector-specific guidance in The Art of Bank M&A.”
Thank you, Alex for continuing to spread the knowledge to improve the outcomes in M&A. The M&A community appreciates your hard work and contributions.
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About the Author: Jim Jeffries is the founder and Chief Executive at M&A Partners. He has held C-Level positions in multiple consulting companies and industry. Mr. Jeffries’ background includes P&L responsibility at various size organizations during multiple stages of growth. He is also a CEO coach and advisor in global leadership development. His particular strength is in creating organizational vision to stimulate revenue growth while optimizing returns on invested capital. He has been quoted extensively in USA Today and in recent releases of The Art of M&A book series published by McGraw Hill.