Chairman’s Message, June 2016
By Jim Jeffries, Chairman, M&A Leadership Council
I’m happy to announce that companies who have an exceptionally difficult acquisition in the pipeline or those who are embarking on M&A for the first time can now receive in-house “Just-In-Time” training for their M&A teams. That’s right...
Resources Available to Help You and Your Company Handle the Transition
Contributed by Baker & McKenzie, a Partner of M&A Leadership Council
Following the news of the recent EU referendum, Baker & McKenzie has made available some important resources to help support you and your team through the coming weeks. On B&M’s new website is a Brexit webpage with blog articles, a webinar, multiple downloads and contact details for their Brexit team......
What Can a Well-Planned Change Management Effort Deliver?
Contributed by Willis Towers Watson, a Partner of M&A Leadership Council
In this round table discussion, change management experts from Gates Corporation; Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany; and Willis Towers Watson share thoughts on what a well-planned, wisely led change management effort can deliver during a corporate transaction...
Market Spotlight
Contributed by Mergermarket, a Partner of M&A Leadership Council
Companies in the oil & gas and coal sectors have experienced a harsh about-face in their prospects over the last 18 months, as the price of commodities has plummeted. The sudden turn of events has had a significant effect on M&A activity...
How to Mitigate and Manage Potential Value Destruction
By Mark Herndon, President, M&A Partners
A recent review of published literature in the M&A sector reveals an important gap in strategic thinking and organizational readiness. While there’s no shortage of excellent counsel regarding how to prepare a business for sale, how to value the enterprise and how to negotiate the price and terms of a transaction...
Complimentary Event: Networking and Discussion at the Ritz-Carlton, Boston
Presented by Remark/Mergermarket, a Partner of M&A Leadership Council
You are cordially invited to join Remark/Mergermarket at the Ritz-Carlton in Boston for a complimentary afternoon of networking and discussion regarding the current market environment for PE and VC...
Valuable Culture Assessment Tools for M&A
Contributed by Willis Towers Watson, a Partner of M&A Leadership Council
We are often asked how culture assessment tools can be used to inform M&A work. Given that many mergers and acquisitions are undermined by a poor cultural fit, it’s not surprising that organizations are looking for new approaches in this area. There are several valuable solutions...
Do You Have These Capabilities and Qualifications?
Contributed by M&A Leadership Career Placement Team
Do you have an interest in working in a high paying, exciting and challenging environment assisting large and mid-size companies to achieve success through the effective integration of acquired businesses? ...