Mergers and acquisitions are an increasingly important aspect of doing business in the United States and abroad. This book presents significant examples and analysis of mergers and acquisitions activity, covering both major successes and failures. Approximately 300 entries are arranged alphabetically by the name of the resulting company. The focus is on this century's merger and acquisitions activity where at least one participant is a U.S.-based corporation. Each 2,500 word entry contains three basic parts: brief background information; a summary of major players; and the main essay. From Gale Research.