·         Value-based management is increasingly talked about but little understood. This book provides a through grounding.

·         Mergers and the problem of merger failure (i.e. acquiring shareholders losing out) is discussed along with remedies

·         The proper use of derivatives as tools helping the business control risk, rather than increase it, is explained in easy to follow and practically-oriented fashion.

·         Modern investment appraisal techniques are contrasted with the rules of thumb frequently employed.

• An overview of modern financial markets and instruments with insight into the benefits brought by effective exploitation of the markets and perils of ignoring the needs of the finance providers is displayed.