financial executive magazine: march/april 2001


Are Mergers Paying Off?

Some are, but as the FASB prepares to end pooling, evidence is mounting that many big-name mergers have been far from successful. Whether it's a matter of clashing corporate cultures, poor due diligence or weak integration, many have disappointed investors.


· John Hancock Goes Digital
· Coping with FAS 133
· Making Mergers Work
· The Coming Retirement Crisis
· Managing Risk: An Enterprise-wide Approach


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