Foreword
Introduction
1. The American Management Dream
2. No Guts, No Glory
3. Avoiding Deal Hell
4. Find or Create Your Opportunity
5. Strategy for the Business
6. The Deal with the Seller
7. Show Me the Money
8. What’s in It for You?
9. Preparing for the Ground War
10. Riding the Tiger
Appendices: The Buyout Toolkit
Appendix A: Management Term Sheet and Summary of Understanding
Appendix B: Letter of Intent with Seller
Appendix C: Bank Commitment Letter
Appendix D: Confidentiality Agreement
Appendix E: Executive Reference Check Form
Appendix F: Working Group List
Appendix G: Time and Responsibility Schedule
Appendix H: Due Diligence Check List
Appendix I: Directory of Private Equity Investment Firms
Appendix J: Directory of Debt Financing Sources
Appendix K: The Financial ModelA More Detailed Look
Index
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