Author, Sterling Cooper,  participated in over 3,700 acquisitions, mergers, appraisals, hostile and friendly takeovers, proxy contests, bids, and financings. The largest acquisition had revenues of almost $900 million and 12,000 employees; others included a NYSE listed company acquired in a tender Offer with revenues of $160 million and 4,500 employees. This step by step guide is a real eye opener of how to acquire a business though the LBO process. The author will work with buyers of the book to provide at no cost initial coaching and consultation relating to the search for or any planned acquisition.