M&A Blog and News
May 23, 2024
It's a Single Anxiety That Can Manifest in Many Areas
By M&A Leadership Council
For M&A professionals in the Integration Management Office (IMO), their biggest fear is arguably failing to realize the full value of the merger or acquisition. This source of anxiety can manifest in several critical areas, and here we explore six specific.....
May 20, 2024
The Art of M&A® / Postmerger Integration
An excerpt from The Art of M&A, Sixth Edition: A Merger, Acquisition, and Buyout Guide by Alexandra Reed Lajoux
If two major companies combine, what considerations arise when deciding on the name and/or logo of the new company? A company’s name and logo (along with the names and logos of any brands it may own) can constitute a significant percentage.......
May 15, 2024
9 Examples That Can Enhance Merger Success
By M&A Leadership Council
Ensuring continuity between the two critical phases of diligence and integration can significantly enhance the success of a merger. The following nine examples of continuity between diligence and integration team activities highlight.....
May 9, 2024
Certain Risks May Impact the Decision to Proceed with the Transaction
By M&A Leadership Council
During an M&A due diligence process, certain red flags might indicate risks or problems that could impact the decision to proceed with the transaction. Here are 32 red flags to watch out for......
May 7, 2024
Talk Is Cheap: Value Erosion Secret #1
By Jack Prouty, Past President, M&A Leadership Council
How often have you heard the phrase, “Talk is cheap”? Well, in the M&A world, “not talking” is expensive! What do I mean by this? In the period between Day of Announcement and Date of Legal Close, the focus...........
April 30, 2024
The Art of M&A® / Due Diligence
An excerpt from The Art of M&A, Sixth Edition: A Merger, Acquisition, and Buyout Guide by Alexandra Reed Lajoux
Corporate Documents: Certificate of Incorporation (CI) Including All Amendments, Name Changes, Mergers. The CI is particularly helpful in determining what name to search for title to real estate. Special care should be taken .......
April 23, 2024
Why Employee Experience Matters in M&A Integration
By M&A Leadership Council
How does employee experience actually impact an M&A integration? Employee experience plays a crucial role in the success of an integration. Here are some key ways that employee experience can impact this process....
April 4, 2024
Inexperience and Bad Decisions Help Achieve the Goal
By Jack Prouty, Past President, M&A Leadership Council
It is considered a given that deal-makers want to achieve M&A success, but occasionally I witness behavior that challenges this assumption. I so often write articles about how to be successful; however, .......