Money Games

The Inside Story of How American Dealmakers Saved Korea's Most Iconic Bank

Weijian Shan

• Verlag: Wiley
• Jahr: 2023
• ISBN:
  9781394199013
• Auflage: 2
• Thema: Business
• Thema: Business generale

Money Games is a riveting tale of one of the most successful buyout deals ever: the acquisition and turnaround of what used to be Korea's largest bank by the American firm Newbridge Capital.

Full of intrigue and suspense, this insider's account is told by the chief architect of the deal itself, the celebrated author and private equity investor Weijian Shan. With billions of dollars at stake, and the nation's economic future on the line, Newbridge Capital sought to become the first foreign firm in history to take control of one of Korea's most beloved financial institutions.

In a proud country still reeling from a humiliating International Monetary Fund bailout in the Asian Financial Crisis, Newbridge Capital had to muster every ounce of skill, determination, and patience to bring the deal to closing.

Shan takes readers inside the battle to win control of the bank—a delicate, often exasperating process that meant balancing the goals of Newbridge with those of the government, bank employees, and Korea's powerful industrial titans.

Finally, the author describes how Newbridge transformed and rebuilt the struggling bank into a shining example of modern banking—as well as a massively profitable investment. In the secret world of private equity, few buyouts have been written about with such clarity, detail, and insight—and none with such completeness, covering not only the dealmaking but also the transformation and eventual exit of the investment.

For anyone who has ever wondered how private equity investors strike bargains, turn around businesses, and create immense value—or anyone interested in a captivating story of high-stakes money-making—this book is a must-read.

Inhaltsverzeichnis

• Cover
• Table of Contents
• Title Page
• Copyright
• Dedication
• Foreword
• Acknowledgments
• Author’s Note
• Preface to Paperback Edition: In Search of Value
• Preface to First Edition: Big Money Legends
• Chapter 1: Money Talks—My Path to Private Equity
• Chapter 2: Project Safe
• Chapter 3: White Knight
• Chapter 4: New Faces at the Table
• Chapter 5: Deadline Looming
• Chapter 6: The Ambassador
• Chapter 7: Presidential Visit
• Chapter 8: The Chairman Takes Charge
• Chapter 9: Daewoo Crisis
• Chapter 10: Black Rain
• Chapter 11: Ultimatum
• Chapter 12: Sign It or Forget It
• Chapter 13: The Final Sprint
• Chapter 14: The Hard Part
• Chapter 15: Change Agent
• Chapter 16: Lion’s Chase
• Chapter 17: It’s a Race
• Epilogue
• Appendix: A Primer on Commercial Banking
• Index
• End User License Agreement