Take a look at some of the interesting M&A data Mergermarket has uncovered from the first half of 2013:
M&A Blog and News
July 21, 2013
The proposed $4.7 billion takeover of Smithfield Foods by China’s Shuanghui International Holdings raises important questions for US policy makers regarding foreign takeovers: 1. Should food and agriculture be regarded as a strategic industry for which some level of ownership control matters?
July 15, 2013
Senior executive teams consistently underestimate the time and energy required to identify, assess, and address the many decisions that arise when two complex organizations combine in a merger or acquisition. More than a few CEOs have done the glamour work of negotiating a deal and thereupon handed off the dirty work of meshing structures, systems, and procedures to operations managers.
July 8, 2013
“Unfortunately for most companies, as statistics bear out, the vast majority of mergers just don’t go as planned. In fact, most mergers are driven by the need for growth, but at the expense of shareholder value.” The new CEO of a Fortune 500 company leaned back in his chair and astutely offered this to his new management team, “Well, I’m convinced that merger integration
July 1, 2013
Culture clash in a merger or acquisition is a lot like breathing. You don't notice you’re breathing, you just do it. You may be aware of your breathing now, because I have raised it to your attention. If someone were to approach you from behind, cup their hands firmly around your mouth and nostrils, and threaten your ability to breathe, then you would certainly pay attention to breathing. The same holds true for culture in a corporate combination. People don't
June 27, 2013
Welcome, everyone, to the new “M&A Monthly”, our newsletter to the M&A community. This information piece is an expansion beyond the former Alumni Newsletter. It is our goal to provide timely information, insights and new practices as the Council discovers better ways to address the challenges in M&A.
June 26, 2013
A Roadmap for a Successful International Integration
"Closing" an acquisition does not automatically make it a success. Rather, much of the benefit and value of an acquisition can be realized (or not) in the post-acquisition integration of the organizations. This is especially important when the acquired company has operations in multiple countries outside the US. In-house counsel often find themselves responsible for managing these global integrations, and navigating different legal systems, employee rights and expectations.
June 24, 2013
"Real Life" Success Stories, Best Practices & Case Studies
I have shared this best practice during previous Art of M&A Integration workshops, but I believe it bears repeating, especially in today’s world of internet and social media.