The Glenlake Series in Risk Management strives for simplicity, clarity and ease of application on the comples subject of risk management. As every business academic and professional knows, risk management - whether for new products/services, transaction, interest rate, currency, cashflow, credit or market risk - is now regarded as the most important business tool. This series involves time-tested training tools - whether for classroom application or individual study. Each title in the series makes extensive use of case studies, adapted specifically for a sophisticated international audience. The topics covered in this title include: introduction to financial structure in mergers and acquisitions; financial structures of mergers; financing acquisitions through equity; financing acquisitions through debt and hybrid securities; off-balance sheet financing; glossary of terms.