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.....
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.......
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.....
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......
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 .......
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....
Take a Coach's Approach to Forming a Championship M&A Integration Team
By M&A Leadership Council
Transitioning project managers from a PMO (Project Management Office) to an IMO (Integration Management Office) requires strategic maneuvering akin to assembling a championship sports team. The success of this transition hinges on more than....
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
A number of general strategies appear to build the value of a company’s shares, no matter how that value is measured. Here are three to consider: Aim for continued, profitable growth......
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
A number of general strategies appear to build the value of a company’s shares, no matter how that value is measured. Here are three to consider: Aim for continued, profitable growth......
How Does Talent Selection Shape M&A Success?
By M&A Leadership Council
When considering successful mergers and acquisitions from both the acquiring and acquired companies' perspectives, talent selection takes on nuanced dimensions of strategy, psychology, and corporate culture integration.......