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 New bridge 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, New bridge 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, New bridge 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 banka delicate, often exasperating process that meant balancing the goals of New bridge with those of the government, bank employees, and Korea's powerful industrial titans. Finally, the author describes how New bridge 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 deal making but also the transformation and.