Join author Weijian Shan as he helps orchestrate one of the most exciting financial deals in history
Money Games: The Inside Story of American Dealmakers Saving Korealsquo;s Most Iconic Bank is a true insiderbsquo;s tale of one of the most successful private equity deals ever.
In 1999, the U.S.-based Newbridge Capital became the first foreign firm to take control of a major Korean financial institution, a leading bank brought down by the Asian Financial Crisis. Full of twists and turns, setbacks and successes, Money Games is a blow-by-blow account of that deal, and the painstaking work it took to transform a troubled bank into a successful financial institutionedash;and a massively profitable investment.
Money Games covers several facets of the bank squo;s buyout, including:
A comprehensive insiderasquo;s account of the deal itself
An exploration of the national context in which the deal took place
A detailed look at all the players involved, from dealmakers and bankers to politicians and regulators
An in-depth analysis of the effects of the financial crisis
How Newbridge rebuilt the Korean Bank into a profitable, modern financial institution
How Newbridge orchestrated a remarkable exit from its investment, getting global banking titans to vie for the bank
Perfect for bankers, private equity professionals, financial analysts, businesspeople and investors, Money Games is a necessary addition to the bookshelf of anyone with an interest in high-stakes deal-making and compelling drama.
