The M&A route is the surest way to gain a foothold in Asia's promising future, yet compelling evidence shows that most mergers fail to create value for shareholders. Authors Ed Lin, Gary Turner and Chul-Joon Park use the framework of Mastering the Merger and case examples from China, Australia and Korea to show how successful acquirers follow a four-step process for identifying, vetting, and integrating potential acquisitions that significantly improve their chances of success.