The World of M&A Integration 2.0

We are moving into an era of M&A Integration 2.0.  The developments of technology and a shift in attitudes now gives companies considering major acquisitions the chance to remake their approach to acquisitions to make it more inclusive, collaborative, quicker,...

Achieving Quantum Leap Acquisition Integrations in Unsettled Times

Welcome to the Beyond the Deal Blog: Achieving Quantum Leap Acquisition Integrations in Unsettled Times The world of mergers and acquisitions transitioned in the past year from the recession period of bottom feeding and fire sales (when iconic financial institutions...

Culture Issues Involved in Acquisitions and Integrations

Quote of the Month: “Ideas won’t keep; something must be done about them.” Alfred North Whitehead The theme of this Newsletter is culture issues involved in acquisitions and integrations. Culture issues are not readily obvious to us since often we...

The Return of the Mega Acquisition

Quote of the Month: “Information is not knowledge” Albert Einstein The topic of this October issue’s commentary is: The Return of the Mega Acquisition. The vast amount of cash is that has been sitting patiently on the sidelines is now coming into...