Includes bibliographical references (p. 185-187) and index.
The many virtues of private equity -- Valuing the target firm -- Structuring and selling the deal -- A changed dividend policy -- A changed capital structure -- Merchant banking -- Operations: the other factor -- The many virtues of going public -- A partial LBO : almost private equity -- Metromedia (1984) -- LBO of RJR Nabisco (1988) -- Marietta Corporation (1994-1996) -- The managerial buyout of United States Can Company (2000) -- Phillips Petroleum, Mesa, and Icahn (1984-1985) -- Owens-Corning Fiberglas Corporation (1986).