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Where to Look for Buried M&A Treasure

The Secret for M&A Value Capture that’s Right in Your Own Backyard
by Jack Prouty, President, M&A Leadership Council

If you knew where 40% of the success potential for your M&A were buried, would you look for it? Of course you would – and the great news is that you can actually uncover it right now, within your own team.

Culture, Change and Talent in M&A: Meeting Deal Objectives through HR

An Interview with M&A HR Experts
Contributions by Moira Donoghue and Len Gray
 
How pivotal are culture, change and talent to the successful outcome of an M&A? Jim Jeffries, Chairman of the M&A Leadership Council, recently met with Moira Donoghue and Len Gray to discuss HR in mergers and acquisitions for the upcoming HR event in Dallas.  Moira and Len are both former M&A business leaders and senior consultants at Mercer.

Uncertainty is the New Normal

An Excerpt from "The Employee Handbook for Navigating Mergers and Acquisitions"
by Mitchell Lee Marks

In a merger or acquisition, some uncertainty will reign as your organization is no longer what it was, but not yet what it intends to be. People are not sure how and where they fit in, largely because the organization has yet to settle into place and a new culture emerges. Systems and .... 

M&A Facts 'n Stats: August 2015

Some Interesting M&A Data
Provided by Mergermarket

A new infographic by Mergermarket reveals US Technology, Media and Telecommunications (TMT) M&A is SOARING in 2015; so much so that it is close to already exceeding 2014 as a whole! This is mainly because of the Telecommunications (Telco) sector, which has already surpassed its full year of 2014.

Career Opportunities - August 2015

Seeking to Fill M&A Positions

Looking for a new role in M&A?  Please take a look at these open positions and see if you or someone you know might be a great fit.... Submit your resume to [email protected]; the Council will forward best candidates to the pertinent company.

Building an Authentic Culture: 8 Attributes that Crack the Code

How Strong Corporate Cultures are Formed
by Paul Teuton, EMEA Regional Director, Ketchum Change

Organizational culture is the result of what employees see, hear, do and believe. It unites people around a shared mission and goal, creating a sense of meaning around relationships, work and achievement in the workplace. Employees are an organization’s most important asset, and therefore developing an authentic culture is key to the success of your business.

Why Companies Merge or Acquire

An Excerpt from "The Employee Handbook for Navigating Mergers and Acquisitions"
by Mitchell Lee Marks

Each year there are thousands of mergers and acquisitions, involving millions of employees and billions of dollars.  The concept is simple: combine the strengths of two organizations to achieve strategic and financial objectives that neither side can accomplish...

M&A Facts 'n Stats: July 2015

Some Interesting M&A Data
Provided by Mergermarket

Mergermarket has released its Global M&A roundup report for the first half (H1) 2015, including its league tables for PR advisors. Take a look at the report HERE.

Career Opportunities - July 2015

Seeking to Fill M&A Positions

Looking for a position in M&A?  Frequently we receive requests from our partner firms and others for managers, consultants and other leadership roles in mergers and acquisitions.  Please check these listings and submit your resume to [email protected]; the Council will forward best candidates to the pertinent company.

Learn the Importance of "Building Internal M&A Capabilities"

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:  "Corporate Review" and M&A Partners Discuss M&A Success

July 15, 2015 - Boca Raton, Florida -- Mergers and acquisitions offer companies ample opportunities for growth and profit, but many companies do not have the experience and knowledge necessary to be successful in this area. M&A Partners believes that they can help companies navigate their market confidently.