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The Art of M&A - Due Diligence
An excerpt from The Art of M&A by Alexandra Reed Lajoux
The due diligence process begins from the moment a buyer senses a possible acquisition opportunity. The buyer then starts to examine the information that is readily available at this early time about the company. For public companies, this information is usually derived from public documents—including press reports, filings with securities regulators, and any debt or equity offering memorandums the company or its bankers might have prepared for potential buyers.
The Art of M&A - Cybersecurity
An excerpt from The Art of M&A by Alexandra Reed Lajoux
Cybersecurity audits should be a very comprehensive review of the existing digital environment of the target company that includes a wide variety of different platforms and tools.
Ongoing Market Volatility Brings Challenges
Submitted by Mergermarket, an Acuris Company and Partner of the M&A Leadership Council
As the global spread of coronavirus continues, dealmakers in the US are trying to adjust to ongoing market volatility, with challenges for acquisition financing and some delays in sale processes expected, according to a survey of investment bankers.
Pulse Survey
By the M&A Leadership Council
All corporate M&A professionals are encouraged to respond to this survey and forward the open survey link to their respective key executives, top corporate development, strategy and M&A leaders.
Chairman's Message - March 2020
By Mark Herndon, Chairman of M&A Leadership Council
First and foremost, as the world responds to COVID-19, we wish each of our readers health, safety, and stability during these unprecedented events.
Energy M&A Forum
Hosted by Mergermarket, an Acuris Company
Over 150 Senior Level executives will come together for the Energy M&A forum in Houston on May 28th to explore the transforming energy market. Connect with your peers for a full day networking forum and participate in panel discussions
Spot Cyber & IT Challenges Through Improved Due Diligence
Hosted by the M&A Leadership Council
Chairman's Message - February 2020
By Mark Herndon, Chairman of M&A Leadership Council
Two recent data points powerfully drove home the importance of the upcoming Art of M&A℠ Due Diligence workshop, April 14-16, 2020, in San Diego. First, the Bain Corporate M&A Report 2020, which highlighted 2019 survey data