M&A Blog and News
July 23, 2019
Setting the Standard in M&A Training
By Jim Jeffries, Chairman of the M&A Leadership Council
For ten years, the M&A Leadership Council has collaborated with best-in-class professional services firms and M&A practitioners in creating material to benefit M&A professionals in every role, throughout every stage of the deal. The product of our efforts is a robust curriculum that sets the standard in M&A training.
July 23, 2019
The person on the phone was insistent. “We’ve done several M&A integration efforts over the years, and they just haven’t produced the results we expected. What we need are the tools and templates for everyone to follow – can you help?” My response? “Of, course, but not like that!”
July 23, 2019
What’s the best metaphor to describe what your most recent due diligence process felt like? Herding cats? Spinning too many plates? Train wreck? We can relate. In spite of all the due diligence experience most acquirers have, there is still a surprising lack of effectiveness when it comes to running a diligence process.
Most diligence efforts break down in one or more of the following areas:
July 17, 2019
"Down 11% on 1H18 but up 17% on 2H18 by value"
Submitted by Acuris, a partner of the M&A Leadership Council
Mergermarket, an Acuris company, has released its Global M&A roundup for the first half of 2019 (1H19), including its financial advisors league tables. Take a look at the report HERE and don’t forget to review the charts breaking down the activity by sector, value, year-to-year analysis, etc.
June 24, 2019
The Heart of the Deal
By Jim Jeffries, Chairman of the M&A Leadership Council
People. People. People. When you consider mergers, acquisitions, divestments or any other major business transaction, your first thought should be People. Make no mistake, people still matter in M&A and can make or break deal outcomes.
June 24, 2019
Prevent M&A Value Disintegration with Solid Integration
By Wes Beadle, Director of Program Management for NSTXL and Certified M&A Specialist
How do we get the most out of M&A deals and really create shareholder value? This is something that eludes most companies after they close a deal.
June 24, 2019
Plant-Based Cleaner Manufacturer In Growth Mode
Submitted by Chad Watt with Acuris, a partner of the M&A Leadership Council
Solugen, a Houston-based maker of plant-based peroxides, is looking for partnerships to expand the use of its chemicals with US oil producers and beyond, according to co-founder and chief technology officer Sean Hunt.
June 24, 2019
How should you shift your typical integration strategy, process and timing when your company acquires a business that is substantially different than your core business?