The Art of M&A® / Strategy
An excerpt from The Art of M&A, Sixth Edition: A Merger, Acquisition, and Buyout Guide by Alexandra Reed Lajoux
Research shows that a significant percentage of acquisitions “fail” in some way. Are they worth the risk? This is a question of facts and circumstances. Sometimes an acquisition is the right strategic choice, and other times this would be the wrong move.....
A Well Written TSA Eases IT Transitions
By William Blandford, Managing Director at Blandford Associates
While many people have participated in the acquisition of a business, fewer have participated in a carve-out, a type of divestiture where a part of a business is sold. However, as businesses move ......
Culture Success Drives M&A Success
By Mark Herndon, Chairman Emeritus, M&A Leadership Council
“We’ve done 50 acquisitions globally and STILL don’t know BEANS* about culture!” This transparent acknowledgement from the Division President of a global Fortune 100 manufacturer was the launch point.....
3 Mission-Critical Ingredients Will Transform the Seller's Business Post-Divestiture
By Mark Herndon, Chairman Emeritus, M&A Leadership Council
Let’s face it – once a divestiture sale closes, there’s a natural tendency for executive focus and accountability to immediately shift to other urgent priorities and let the seller’s remaining post-sale business continue on a “business as usual”.....
Before Launching Your Next Integration Take a Good Look
by Mark Herndon, Chairman Emeritus, M&A Leadership Council
It’s not a trick question: “How do you know you're ready to launch integration planning?” Our answer? Not until you’ve done THIS – created a comprehensive Integration Strategy Framework (ISF)......
The Art of M&A® / Financing and Refinancing
An excerpt from The Art of M&A, Fifth Edition: A Merger, Acquisition, and Buyout Guide by Alexandra Reed Lajoux
Can a buyer always finance all or part of a transaction through partial divestments or spin-offs? Not necessarily. This is possible only when the business acquired consists of separate components or has excess real estate or other assets.....
M&A Resourcing Imperative: Staffing Your M&A Team for Optimal Impact
By M&A Leadership Council
One of the most persistent and perplexing challenges many acquirers struggle with is inadequate M&A team resourcing. The M&A resource problem plagues experienced acquirers as well as inexperienced ones. There simply never .....
Spin-Offs Clearly Demonstrate Real-Life Business Lessons
By M&A Leadership Council
Spin-offs have become a common strategy for companies looking to streamline operations or explore new market opportunities. But what can these corporate maneuvers teach us about business overall? .....