Like marriages, it is hard to predict which mergers and acquisitions will be longstanding and create value. And like any important relationship, you ought to take pause and learn as much as you can before you rush in. If you think you don t need to do due diligence, the real-life stories in this book will change your mind, and you ll be grateful you got the information now, before you sign on the dotted line. In his comprehensive book, Keith McAslan presents a thorough set of questions to pursue in leading up to any merger and acquisition.