M&A Blog and News
January 4, 2017
Trivia question: What’s the hardest type of transaction/integration you’ve been involved with? When we survey executives around the country with this question, very often the answers include: spin-offs, carve-outs and divestitures. This may surprise many, but not if you’ve done this type of deal before. The dynamics, risks and challenges of this type of deal are unique and among the more difficult we encounter.
Let me illustrate:
December 21, 2016
Today, I want to discuss some practical reminders of what everyone in the M&A integration community already knows to be the gospel truth, but often fails to execute as well as intended – communications.
December 21, 2016
Chairman's Message, December 2016
By Jim Jeffries, Chairman, M&A Leadership Council
I can’t believe that 2016 has already come and gone. I would like to thank the more than 250 M&A professionals who attended our training programs this year. Next year we are upping our game with ...
December 21, 2016
The “Trump Effect” on M&A: Seven Predictions for 2017
By Dr. Alexandra Reed Lajoux, Board of M&A Standards/Founding Principal at CapEx
The inauguration of President Donald J. Trump in January 2017 could go down in history as the beginning of a new era for the U.S. economy in general and for M&A. The fulfillment of Trump’s pro-business and pro-American campaign promises could well bring increased vitality through ...
December 21, 2016
EBITDA vs. Adjusted EBITDA and Why it Matters
By Tony Enlow, Managing Director, Transaction Advisory Services at BDO, a partner of M&A Leadership Council
Although compliant with US GAAP, the reported results of a potential acquisition target, often do not reflect the sustainable run rate of the company's cash flows. This article defines the difference between reported results and quality of earnings ...
December 21, 2016
Post-Merger Integration - It is Never Too Early in the Deal Process to Start Planning
Submitted by Intralinks, a Partner of M&A Leadership Council
It’s never too early in the deal process to start planning for post-merger integration (PMI). A common timing tipping point for initiating this process is when the letter of intent is signed. At this juncture, there’s a level of commitment on both sides of the deal table. Starting to craft a PMI plan ...
December 21, 2016
One Size Does Not Fit All
Provided by Willis Towers Watson, a Partner of M&A Leadership Council
Conventional wisdom holds that employees generally react adversely to the level of change a merger, acquisition or other type of deal may bring. But what isn’t widely understood and sometimes underestimated is the variance in the ways employees view the deal and the ways those...
December 21, 2016
Asian Financial Forum (AFF) Set for Hong Kong this January
Submitted by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council
The 10th edition of the Asian Financial Forum will take place in Hong Kong, January 16-17, 2017. The Asian Financial Forum (AFF) brings together some of the most influential members of the global financial and business community to discuss developments and trends ...