What Makes an Acquisition Successful?
Why do some companies acquire and then fail so many times? The answer is a crucial question in the current M&A climate. Since 2000, over 790,000 mergers and acquisitions worldwide have a combined value of over $55 trillion. In 2018, there were over 52,000...
When Is a Merger a Bad Idea?
Mergers can be very challenging for any business. Although a successful deal can benefit both parties, many factors must be considered before it can be concluded. These include cultural conflicts, customer impact, and the costs involved. Read on for some scenarios...
How Sales Change During a Merger
Mergers create an environment where competitors can launch attacks. Your best salespeople will immediately get calls for interviews, and your customers will be courted. It's an excellent strategy for competitors as the sales force is the one voice that can communicate...
Lessons from Failed Acquisitions
Mergers are a way of doing business that can provide a stable growth environment. Unfortunately, they can also cause financial loss and embarrassment. Many of these transactions fail despite the due diligence that companies must perform. As the number of mergers...
Keeping Morale Up During a Merger
Keeping employees engaged is very important for a company to succeed, especially when it comes to a merger. In addition to working seamlessly together, having an engaged workforce can also help boost a company's chances of succeeding. According to a survey conducted...
Leading an Upcoming Acquisition
Despite the number of mergers that fail, we keep doing them because they are necessary to achieve the best possible outcome. The only way to accomplish this is by having a clear vision and a compelling integration process. A separate leader for the integration process...
How Inflation Impacts M&As
Inflation is a top concern for investors as it can weaken the US dollar's purchasing power and decrease its value. Since 2021, the US has experienced faster-than-predicted increases in inflation. Other central banks worldwide are also raising interest rates to...
How to Follow Trends Within M&As
Mergers and acquisitions can significantly impact stock prices and the markets. They also create new opportunities for investors. If you are an investor or a private equity professional, you must know the latest news about mergers and acquisitions. In this article, we...
How to Protect Mergers and Acquisitions During Tough Times
As the economic cycle continues to change, companies and private equity firms must consider their strategies to adapt to the changes. There is a substantial amount of capital available for mergers and acquisitions (M&A), which is more than what was available...
Starting your Own Podcast about Mergers and Acquisitions
There are so many different types of content marketing tools that it can be hard to choose just one that fits your needs. Creators can create various types of content, such as blog posts, social media updates, slides, and video. In addition to being used in content...