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The Role of M&A in Strategic Planning - How does M&A fit into strategic planning?

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The Role of M&A in Strategic Planning
How does M&A fit into strategic planning?

First and foremost, M&A is a decision that occurs along a path of decisions. A typical decision “tree” would proceed as shown in Exhibit 2-5.

Exhibit 2-5 : M&A in a Strategic Decision Tree

  • If Keep, Integrate or Ignore?
  • If Buy, Keep or Sell?
  • If Grow, Buy or Build?
  • Start: Grow or Shrink?