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Consolidation Strategy: Part I

February 25, 2015

PART I:  Capturing the Value in Cost Synergies
by Ken Smith, Author and Strategy Consultant

Corporate Strategy-  Many industries undergo periods of consolidation, in which some companies identify opportunity to achieve competitive advantage through increased scale or scope, and others must follow in order to remain competitive. The opportunities are often triggered by changes in the market related to technology, globalization, or regulation that make larger scale or scope possible or more important.

The Power of EBITDA

February 25, 2015

Why Financial Due Diligence Can Save Your Acquisition
by Adam Haberman, CPA, Crowe Horwath

Where does success in an acquisition begin?  Most of us know that we must “do our due diligence,” but what does that really mean? Many acquisitions are priced based upon a multiple of pro forma earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (“EBITDA.”).  Multiples are often market-driven and can be affected by numerous factors. 

M&A Facts 'n Stats: Feb 2015

February 25, 2015

Some Interesting M&A Data
Provided by Mergermarket

Mergermarket has released its Mid-Atlantic M&A trend report for 2014, including Delaware, District of Columbia, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and West Virginia. Take a look at the full report HERE.

Career Opportunities - February 2015

February 25, 2015

Seeking to Fill M&A Positions

As we serve the M&A community through training and other resources, we also look to be a vehicle for matching outstanding professionals with great companies.  Please take a look at the following positions and send in your resume or forward the descriptions to a colleague who might be an excellent candidate......

Jan 2015 Chairman's Message: Missing Links in the M&A Value Chain

January 30, 2015

5 Critical Initiatives Missing from Many M&A Practices
by Jim Jeffries, Chairman, M&A Leadership Council

The M&A Leadership Council enters a new year having trained more than 700 executives in the Art of M&A.  In each class we hold, we tend to uncover the key initiatives still missing from the practices of the many companies who attend, and this year we will be broadening our course offerings to incorporate everything in the M&A value chain from strategy through integration.

Understanding the Value of IT within the Overall M&A Integration

January 30, 2015

Series: Building In-House M&A Competencies
by Jack Prouty, President M&A Leadership Council

This is a special appeal to those executives and middle managers involved in an M&A and who may not be conversant in the issues and nuances of IT within the overall context of the business integration. While our upcoming “Art of Technology Integration” is a valuable deep-dive for any IT professionals (CIOs, IT Project Managers, Business Analysts, and BSAs, etc.) involved in M&As, the topics covered would also be highly beneficial to Integration Program Directors, Integration Project Leaders or others with broad responsibilities across the life cycle of an M&A.

M&A Facts 'n Stats: January 2015

January 30, 2015

Some Interesting M&A Data
Provided by Mergermarket

Mergermarket has released its Global M&A roundup for 2014, including its league tables for legal advisors. Take a look at the report (with a brand new look for better ease of use!) HERE.

Career Opportunities - January 2015

January 30, 2015

Seeking to Fill M&A Positions

As we serve the M&A community through training and other resources, we also look to be a vehicle for matching outstanding professionals with great companies.  Please take a look at the following positions and send in your resume or forward the descriptions to a colleague who might be an excellent candidate.....